The Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Samoa is confident of a peaceful and positive outcome of the elections in the country tomorrow, Friday 9th of April 2021.
A media alert from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, made it clear that it “ will not act as an official observer during the elections.“
“The position of the United Nations in national elections in general is objective, impartial, neutral and independent, and guided by the principles of national sovereignty and ownership,” the media alert statement clarified.
“Free and fair elections are the expression of respect for human rights and dignity, and the cornerstone of democratic governance and human development.
“The role of the UN Resident Coordinator on Election Day includes having a presence on the ground to get a general sense as to how polling is going, and to receive updates on the voting process for internal reporting purposes.
“The United Nations Country Team is confident that the 2021 elections will unfold peacefully and will lead to a positive outcome for the people of Samoa.”
