Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — An online petition has been created to call for the removal of Governor Pulaali’i N. Pula from office. This initiative includes a dedicated Facebook page, which serves as a platform for supporters to share information, discuss their concerns, and gather signatures.

However, it remains unclear who is orchestrating this initiative, as attempts by Samoa News to reach the provided contact number, 254-7852, resulted in a direct connection to voicemail. This lack of transparency raises questions about the motivations and identity of those behind the petition, highlighting the need for further investigation into the matter.

The Facebook page, titled “Remove Pula for the Love of Our People,” states that it is “driven by a deep love for our people. We seek the removal of Pula and the rise of honest governance and transformative leadership that truly serves the public good.”

The petition outlines specific grievances related to the governor's policies and actions that have sparked this movement for change. Additionally, the page references a recall procedure outlined in ASCA 4.0108.

(a) Governors of American Samoa may be removed from office by a referendum election in which at least 2/3 of the number of persons voting for Governor in the last preceding general election at which a Governor was elected, vote in favor of recall and in which those so voting constitute a majority of all those participating in the referendum election.

(b) The referendum election shall be initiated by the Legislature following:

(1) a 2/3, or more, vote of the members of each house of the Legislature in favor of a referendum; or

(2) a petition for the referendum to the Legislature by qualified electors equal in number to at least 50 percent of the whole number of votes cast for Governor at the last general election at which a Governor was elected preceding the filing of the petition.

The page further outlines specific steps to validate the call for removal, suggesting that this petition is not only sincere but also well-founded.

The petition can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/188JjozM69/