The government in American Samoa has launched an outreach programme to educate people on the veto override referendum that coincides with November's general election.
Governor Lolo Moliga and his wife Cynthia Malala Moliga at the Samoa Victim Support Group shelter. Photo: supplied / Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia
Governor Lolo Matalasi Moliga has directed the Office of Samoan Affairs to spearhead a public awareness campaign on the amendment to the local constitution, which currently gives the veto override authority to the US Secretary of Interior.
The referendum seeks to delegate that authority to the legislature.
The governor said the lack of understanding about the veto override amendment was the reason the change was not approved in previous elections.
The campaign was launched yesterday during a presentation to village mayors, village police and Samoan Affairs traditional leaders.