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Tuilaepa's defamation case adjourned

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 24 March 2026, 7:30PM

The Minister of Education, Aiono Alec Ekeroma and the Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt's case against the Leader of the Opposition, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, was adjourned to 7 April for the prosecution to finalise charges and for the defendant to appear.

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio • 24 March 2026, 7:30PM

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