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Court of Appeal upholds CJ Simativa’s Decision: Speaker is Permitted to Vote

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The Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the Supreme Court, stating that they agree with Chief Justice Satiu Simativa Perese that the Speaker is permitted to vote in a two thirds matter and all constitutional matters.

The appeal was filed by HRPP Leader and former Prime Minister Hon Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and Deputy Leader Hon Fonotoe Nuafesili Piea Lauofo.

The decision means that Government can continue with the enactment of the Constitution Amendment Bill that was passed by Parliament on February 2025.

Here is the decision in full:

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