FAST to retain power after Samoan election victory confirmed
Summary
The FAST party has officially won the national election in Samoa, securing 30 out of 50 seats. Former leader and Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa left the party this year and will be succeeded by Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt. Voters focused on issues like the economy and job stability.Key Facts
- FAST party won 30 out of 50 seats in Samoa's national election.
- Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, former Prime Minister, left the FAST party earlier this year.
- Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt is the new leader of FAST.
- The main opposition, the Human Rights Protection Party, won 14 seats.
- Independent candidates won 4 seats.
- The Samoa Uniting Party, formed by Fiame, won 3 seats.
- Rising prices were a major concern for voters.
- Five women won seats, but another will be needed to meet a rule requiring 10 percent female parliamentary representation.
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