![]() It runs great, but with 148k miles, it needs the usual maintenance including an ABS module repair (done) and new axles.Īcceleration and deceleration generate the typical torque shudder or vibration indicative of worn CV joints, although it’s minor. 2001 BUGHUB ASSMBLY 24.5 MANUALTuila'epa predicted that the HRPP would retain power.:b5: Having worked extensively on dozens of my own vehicles including numerous Audis and Volkswagens, I have apparently wandered into the Black Forest with the recent purchase of my wife’s 2000 Passat (1.8T, manual transmission). The party carried out weekly press conferences criticising the government. The SNDP also denounced the government for a scandal revealed in 1997 involving the illegal sale of Samoan passports to citizens of China and Taiwan. He also blamed the HRPP administration for the mishandling of the state-owned Polynesian Airlines, which he claimed led to an increase in the nation’s debt. Opposition leader Tui Ātua proposed that a special task force be established to end corruption within the government. The SNDP platform focused on reforming the government and ceasing corruption. Prime minister Tuila'epa claimed that the opposition SNDP could not provide a credible alternative to the HRPP and the Samoan people. The party also announced its intentions to boost the economy. The HRPP campaigned on increasing foreign aid to improve the country’s infrastructure. Campaign Ī total of four parties contested the election: the HRPP, SNDP, the Samoan United People’s Party and the Samoa All People’s party. The O le Ao o le Malo then appoints cabinet ministers on the advice of the prime minister. Once the final election results are confirmed, the leader of the majority party is appointed prime minister by the O le Ao o le Malo (head of state). Previously, the requirement was 12 months. The controversial Electoral Amendment act, which came into effect in 2000, required candidates to have resided in Samoa for at least three years to qualify as a candidate. Universal suffrage was granted in 1991, permitting all individuals aged 21 and older to vote in the election. Only Matai (Chiefs) were permitted to contest any of the 47 constituencies, whilst the other two seats were open to all individuals. Candidates were elected using the First-past-the-post voting system. Thirty-five members were elected from single-member constituencies, six constituencies elected two members, whilst the other two were elected through individual voters, mostly non-ethnic Samoans and individuals with partial Samoan ancestry. Electoral system įurther information: Legislative Assembly of Samoaĭuring the time of the 2001 election, Samoa's parliament, the legislative assembly, was composed of 49 seats, with each member serving a five year term. Tofilau was succeeded by deputy prime minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi, and died the following year. ![]() ![]() Prior to the election, in 1998 prime minister and HRPP leader Tofilau Eti Alesana resigned due to ill health. ![]() They argued that the modification threatened their identity and continued referring to the Independent State of Samoa as 'Western Samoa'. The change sparked controversy and drew criticism, particularly from individuals in American Samoa. Tofilau's government changed the country’s name from 'Western Samoa' to 'Samoa' in 1997. This action occurred after chief auditor Su'a Rimoni Ah Chong exposed widespread corruption within the HRPP government in 1994, resulting in his suspension and eventual dismissal the following year. The ruling party also made alterations so that removing the chief auditor required only a simple majority vote in the legislative assembly, as opposed to a two-thirds majority as had been the case prior. The HRPP government altered the constitution in 1997 to change the position of chief auditor from life tenure until age 60 to a term of three years. The incumbent HRPP government remained in power due to the support of 10 independent MPs. The opposition Samoan National Development Party won 11 seats the Samoa Liberal party secured a single seat, and independents won the remaining seats. During the previous general election held in 1996, the Human Rights Protection Party won the most seats but fell short of a majority. ![]()
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