Samoa: Fiame says she’s still the right person to lead the country | The Pacific | ABC NEWS

Описание: The Pacific’s ‘Iron Lady’ says she’s still the right person to lead Samoa ahead of crucial national elections. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa’s government collapsed after her ruling FAST Party split — but now she’s made her own party and says she can help ease the cost of living crisis.

Her opponents are promising big on cash handouts — Fiame says her promises, like removing taxes from basic goods — are more measured and responsible.

Our reporter Adel Fruean sits down with Fiame ahead of the vote as she reflects on her term as Samoa’s first female Prime Minister.

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