Samoa's attorney-general seeks Supreme Court recusal over election dispute
The Attorney General of Samoa has petitioned to disqualify Supreme Court justices from hearing further election challenges, citing concerns over impartiality after four rulings favoring the FAST party. The request follows a political standoff over the 2021 general election results.
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Sign in or subscribeBrowse free archive reportsThe Attorney General of Samoa has petitioned to disqualify Supreme Court justices from hearing further election challenges, citing concerns over impartiality after four rulings favoring the FAST party. The request follows a political standoff over the 2021 general election results.