Opposition Leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi has revealed that he is still awaiting a response from the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Papali'i Li'o Taeu-Masipau regarding his formal complaint accusing six Cabinet Ministers of "misconduct." 

Tuilaepa confirmed he is yet to hear back from the Speaker despite submitting his letter of complaint last month.

In response to queries from this newspaper, Tuilaepa noted that while he has not received an official reply, he was informed that the Speaker's office has been in contact with the Ministers named in his complaint. 

"I have been made aware that the Speaker has sought responses from those listed in the complaint letter," Tuilaepa said.

When reached for comment on Saturday, Speaker Papali'i Li'o Taeu-Masipau acknowledged that his office had received "complaints" but refrained from providing any specifics regarding the parties involved or the nature of the allegations. 

"There are a few complaints, and we have started looking into it," Papali'i confirmed, although he declined to identify the individuals implicated in the complaint.

In response to questions about whether he had received a formal complaint from the HRPP leader, Papali'i said he was unsure. 

"I'm not too sure about that. I've watched his programme where he mentioned that, but I cannot confirm that information right now," the Speaker stated. 

"I am currently in Savai'i, and I will need to check with the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly before I can give you confirmation."

Tuilaepa's complaint accuses the Cabinet Ministers of undermining the reputation of Samoa's Legislative Assembly. 

In his formal letter to the Speaker, he called for an investigation into the conduct of the Ministers claiming that their behaviour had tarnished the credibility and integrity of the parliamentary body.

The Human Rights Protection Party leader emphasised the seriousness of the issue. He stated that if Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa fails to address the allegations and hold the Ministers accountable, the Opposition would pursue further action. 

"We thought the issue would have been raised during the last parliamentary session, but there was nothing. However, we hope they bring it forward soon, so a Commission of Inquiry or a Committee can be established to investigate our complaints," Tuilaepa said.

Tuilaepa said they are also anticipating the report on a motion passed in Parliament for the MP of Safata No.1. Leaana Ronnie Posini to provide evidence supporting his claims regarding alleged remarks made by the Minister of Agriculture La'auli Leuatea Schmidt. 

"They didn't think Leaana would be able to gather any proof regarding all the things La'auli said, but he was able to provide a lot," Tuilaepa stated. "So we are also looking forward to that report being tabled in Parliament."