Forgiven but not forgotten, says Samoa P.M.

Apia, SAMOA — Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Dr. Sailele Malielegaoi has forgiven the two suspects who verbally abused him in Brisbane, Australia early this month but the two will not be forgotten.

“I have forgiven them but I will not forget them.

“If by a long shot they are deported back home and may require assistance from the Prime Minister to return to New Zealand or Australia it be will be provided regardless,” he said, in a statement released by the Government’s Press Secretary.

Paramount to Tuilaepa is for Samoans at home and abroad to remain calm and let the rule of law to prevail. 

“I am grateful to everyone who has expressed their genuine concerns for my safety.  The majority had reaffirmed their loyalty, but the matter is now with the appropriate authorities and let us all leave it at that. Let the law takes its course.”

Acknowledging that he was only fully briefed of what transpired the evening afterwards, Tuilaepa said it is nothing more than “a childish attempt” to embarrass all Samoans, which he added failed miserably.

Tuilaepa said he will reserve further comment on the incident and progress of investigations until he gets an official report from local and Australian authorities.

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