Dates, time set for challenges
The battle of the women at Gagaemauga No. 2 is set to be decided on election day after an eligibility challenge filed by Seuoti Siliniu Muagututia against Semau Faamau Levi was withdrawn.
The decision was announced before the Supreme Court yesterday, where the dates and times for six other eligibility challenges were set. Speaking outside the Court, Semau thanked her territorial constituency of Gagaemauga No.2 for their support.
She also acknowledged Seuoti and said she is now ready for the election.
In the meantime, here are the times for the hearing of the challenges next week.
Monday 22nd February 2016
9:30am – 11am
Tuilaepa Lupesolai Sailele Malielegaoi vs Tu’ula Kiliri Lafi Tuitui
11am – 12:30pm
Fiame Naomi Mataafa vs Fiaola Iosua Lole
2pm – 3:30pm
Tuisugaletaua Maposua Aliimalemanu Sofara Aveau vs Acting Electoral Commissioner and Fuatimau Maumea Leniu
3:30pm – 5pm
La’auli Polataivao Leauatea vs Faaulusau Rosa Duffy Stowers
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
9:30am – 11am
Leota Seiuli Visesio Seufata and others vs Leota Leuluaialii Ituau Ale and the Electoral Commissioner
11am – 12:30pm
Faumuina Tiatia Faaolatane Liuga vs Le Tagaloa Leota Tama Dr Pita Alailima and Tiatia Mapesone Malo
2pm – 3:30pm
Amituanai Fagaivalu Kenrick Samu and others vs Leoo Tautalatasi Adams and Electoral Commissioner.