Speaker of the house may delay swearing in two female MPs.

The speaker of the parliament Hon Lio Papalii Taeu Masipau is considering delaying the swearing in of two female members of parliament from last months by-elections.

The FAST party secured four of the six seats in the by elections, increasing its numbers in the house to   representatives.

After the ballots, the office of the Electrol Commisioner invoked the provision allowing for two extra women members to be elected based on percentage of votes cast in the constituency for them.

The MPs are Aliimalemanu Alofa Tuuau and Faagaseallii Sapoa Feagiai of the HRPP.

In a statement, the speaker said the delay is due to a court challenge on the appointment of the two extra female MPs.

Meanwhile, a petition has also been filed against one of the female candidates, so the election results are still not final, as has been directed by the court of appeal.

Parliament will convene tomorrow.