The polls have closed and results are trickling in for the Samoan General Election which has been described as one of the most unpredictable elections in history.
This election race was originally scheduled for April next year but brought forward after a split in the ruling FAST party. It led to months of political instability that ended with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa's minority government being unable to pass its 2025 Budget.
NZ Pacific correspondent Grace Tinetali-Fiava'a speaks to Mihingarangi Forbes from Apia.
FAST's La'auli Leuatea Polataivao, SUP's Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, and HRPP's Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi. Photo: RNZ Pacific / FAST Party / Samoa Uniting Party / HRPP
