The official notice of the dissolution of Samoa’s Legislative Assembly. May 2025\u00a0<\/span>Photo:\u00a0Supplied<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n In a live address today, Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa confirmed the dissolution of Parliament.<\/p>\n “Upon the adjournment of Parliament yesterday, I met with the Head of State and tendered my advice to dissolve Parliament,” she said.<\/p>\n Fiame said that advice was accepted, and the Head of State has confirmed that the official dissolution of Parliament will take place on Tuesday, 3 June.<\/p>\n According to Samoa’s constitution, an election must be held within three months of parliament being dissolved.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa in parliament on Tuesday.\u00a0<\/span>Photo:\u00a0Samoa Government<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Fiame reassured the public that constitutional arrangements are in place to ensure the elections are held lawfully and smoothly.<\/p>\n In the meantime, she said the government will operate in caretaker mode with oversight on public expenditure.<\/p>\n “There are constitutional provisions governing the use of public funds by a caretaker government,” she said.<\/p>\n “Priority will be given to ensuring that the machinery of government continues to function.”<\/p>\n She also took a moment to thank the public for their prayers and support during this time.<\/p>\n Despite the political instability, Fiame said Samoa’s 63rd Independence Day celebrations will proceed as planned.<\/p>\n The official program begins with a Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 1 June at 6pm at Muliwai Cathedral.<\/p>\n This will be followed by a flag-raising ceremony on Monday, 2 June in front of the Government Building at Eleele Fou.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n