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Vaaelua applied for chair role, PM said he did not

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio 19 January 2026, 8:30PM

It has been revealed that Fa'asalele'aga No.2 member of parliament Vaaelua Senetenari Samau had applied for the district council chairman's role, unlike what was claimed by Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt in an earlier press conference.

By Marieta Heidi Ilalio 19 January 2026, 8:30PM
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