A motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mataafa will be the first thing on the agenda when parliament convenes next Tuesday.

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Papalii Lio Masipua granted the Opposition's formal request for a vote of no confidence.

Opposition Leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi confirmed that the Speaker approved the motion in writing and allowed five members from the opposition bench to speak on it.

Tuilaepa emphasised that the vote is specifically targeting the Prime Minister and her cabinet. He claims that Fiame no longer commands the majority of members in Parliament.

Meanwhile, the dismissed Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, who also serves as the Chairman and Leader of the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi party, acknowledged the challenge of holding a vote of no confidence but refrained from disclosing their position, stating they will wait until Tuesday.

This story is still developing.