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We are not fully independent: OEC

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By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 17 January 2026, 8:00AM

The Office of the Electoral Commissioner (OEC) says it is not fully independent and remains under the Executive Government's direction, following a cabinet directive that has cancelled preparations for the Safata No. 1 by-election.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 17 January 2026, 8:00AM

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