The former Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, has responded to claims that Samoa’s forefathers did not understand the Constitution by emphasising individual rights above Samoan culture. 

That claim was made by the Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Dr. Sailele Malielegao’I, when he addressed mounting concerns about  the Constitutional Amendment Bill 2020, Land and Titles Court 2020 and Judicature Bill 2020.