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A former Samoa head of state raises land concerns

15:04 pm on 23 April 2018

Samoa's former Head of State has publicly voiced his concerns about the alienation of customary lands. 

Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi says that as result of the Land Titles Registration Act, which was passed during his tenure, customary lands are being alienated due to ambiguity in the law. 

Our correspondent  Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia told Sara Vui-Talitu that Tui Atua is concerned about the path Samoa is now on and is calling for all Samoans who are heirs of customary land to call for the law to be amended.

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Former Head of State, His Highness Le Afioga a le Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Efi Photo: RNZ Pacific / Sela Jane Hopgood