Swearing in ceremony for Samoa's Prime Minister-elect

22:20 pm on 24 May 2021

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In a day of unexpected twists and turns, Samoa's FAST Party has held a swearing-in ceremony in a marquee in the grounds of Parliament after being locked out of the Parliament building. Karyn Hay crosses to Apia to speak with correspondent Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia.

It's happening, and traditionally, God be the glory, ole sauniga lotu e taua ai le afiafi o le taeao fou, Rev Uilelea, ′′ Ole Aso e fanau mai ai, o ona po e toto ai but ona po e lia ' i ai ..." Photo: Ame Tanielu