THE HOLY
NAME OF GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, THE EVER LOVING WHEREAS
sovereignty over the Universe belongs to the Omnipresent God alone, and
the authority to be exercised by the people of Samoa within the limits
prescribed by His commandments is a sacred heritage.
WHEREAS
the Leaders of Samoa have declared that Samoa should be an
Independent State based on Christian principles and Samoan custom and
tradition.
AND
WHEREAS
the Constitutional Convention, representing the people of Samoa, has
resolved to frame a Constitution for the Independent State of Samoa.
WHEREIN the State should exercise its powers and authority through the chosen
representatives of the people.
WHEREIN
should be secured to all the people their fundamental rights.
WHEREIN
the impartial administration of justice should be fully maintained
AND WHEREIN the integrity of Samoa, its independence, and all its rights
should be safeguarded.
NOW
THEREFORE, we the people of Samoa in our Constitutional Convention, this
28th day of October 1960, do hereby
adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.
