By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong •
The flow of information and narration from the state in 2024 has been tightly controlled and confined to email responses and written speeches sent to media for publication.
On the other side of the coin, we have whistleblowers who braved the risk of sharing confidential information for the love of their country and bringing allegations to light.
A steady stream of leaked documents, tip-offs and confidential conversations from sources shone a light on the abuse of power, secrets and conflicts within the Government of which the public would otherwise never have been aware - all thanks to courageous and principled sources.
Some of the Samoa Observer’s sources have come forth to share their thoughts as to why and what inspires them to blow the whistle on matters they see are morally unacceptable and injustice.
“It doesn’t sit well with me morally to witness the blatant misuse and wastage of our country’s assets without any repercussions,” said one of the sources.
Another whistleblower felt “a lot is going on in the government affecting the public at large yet the Prime Minister isn’t addressing it.
“Her silence and inaction is concerning. SO [Samoa Observer] is the only forum where these are critically analysed and revealed. It is crucial in its role as watchdog and fourth estate that it continues to do this.”
Another source felt compelled to share confidential information saying, “The greatest thing that we can give our people is to do...
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