PM Jacinda Ardern on the “historic” Samoa election outcome. Video / Mark MitchellDerek Cheng is deputy political editor for the New Zealand HeraldPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern says having a woman Prime Minister in Samoa for the first time is a "historic decision". Fast's leader, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, is expected to seek the recall of Parliament so she can declare a Government - and become Samoa's first woman Prime Minister. Asked about what is seen as caretaker Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi's attempt to hold power, Ardern said she needed to respect each country's processes which need to run their course. "There is no lawful basis for the Head of State calling for a new election on 21 May 2021," he said.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 17, 2021 06:10 UTC