swearing in delayed
Apia, SAMOA — Two Samoan female MPs still await the outcome of legal challenges in order to be sworn in and enter Parliament. Two H.R.P.P. members (Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau and Fagasealii Sapoa Feagai) have formally challenged the Speaker for delaying their swearing-in as MPs.
But, Speaker Papali'i...

![It is most likely that the Court will dismiss the claim and order for the two H.R.P.P. members to be sworn-in as soon as possible so that Parliament meets the 6 women MP minimum previously determined by the Court of Appeal on 2 June 2021. [photo: RNZ Pacific /Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia] Samoa Parliament assembly room](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samoa_parliament_assembly_room_1.jpg?itok=pYOOTU8Z)