Tuila'epa rejects call to lift restrictions on o'o (gift giving).

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Maota Fono o Samoa i le faamanatuina o le tuto'atasi. Source: Flickr

The prime minister of Samoa has strongly rejected a call for members of parliament to freely give gifts to their constituents.


Tuila'epa says when restrictions are lifted on the gift giving (o'o), the result is only wealthy candidates will get elected - not necessarily the smartest or suitably qualified.


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