07/05/2021
PRESS RELEASE - May 7th, 2021
Tautua Samoa Party wish first and foremost to thank all of its supporters, both here at home and overseas, for their continued support of our Party for over a decade since it was first founded in 2008.
We have had great leaders at the helm of our party, with greats like Palusalue Fa’apo II and Leatinu’u Salote Lesa.
Under our current leader, Afioga Luagalau Afualo Wood Salele, Tautua Samoa had bold plans to introduce new policies that would include economic development, particularly in the agricultural sector, and public service reform to name a few.
The results of the General Election on April 9th last month were a disappointment for Tautua Samoa for a number of reasons. But the most important reason for our disappointment was the defeat we suffered despite abiding by the law in order to ensure free and fair elections are held. This was sadly not the case.
Tautua Party cannot with confidence say that we believe the April elections as a whole were held freely and fairly, without misconduct. That is to say simply, we have evidence that suggests votes were bought in a number of districts with parties committing serious crimes punishable by law. While these are heavy allegations, Tautua Party and your humble Candidates understand the political landscape and nature of politics which can place heavy burdens on Candidates of all Parties to win at all costs. For that, we have sympathy.
Now that the Honourable Head of State, Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II has declared the April General Elections void, we believe Samoa has been given a new chance to once again head to the polls and vote in what should be FREE and FAIR elections for all.
We cannot stress enough the importance of your decision - the importance of your vote: the opportunity to have your VOICE be heard.
In less than a year, we have seen our country divided by two powerful Parties who refuse to collaborate and work together for the betterment of Samoa. Our question for our people is this:
Are these the people we want leading our Government for the next five years?
If Tautua Samoa's legacy is to be one of defeat, then let it be remembered that over the last thirteen years, Tautua Samoa has lost with the same ethics it has also won by, and that is by refusing to be bullied into playing dirty political tactics which appear to be the norm.
Tautua Samoa Party will always be for Samoa, regardless of the Government of the day. Supporting its people in whatever ways we can, behind the scenes if need be, to ensure that the Leaders of tomorrow carry out their duties honourably, with integrity, and guided by God.
Ma le faaaloalo lava, faafetai.
Tautua Samoa Party
