By Sue-Ann Wayow
THOSE contesting against the political leader of the People’s National Movement (PNM) Dr Keith Rowley in the upcoming party’s internal election have been described as “termites”.
Speaking at a public meeting at Lisa Gardens Community Centre in Couva on Sunday, Stuart Young who is vying for the post of chairman under Dr Rowley’s slate told supporters that they needed to look for action.
He said, “Actions are not words. Talk is cheap. I have looked on throughout the last ten years and seen how talk is cheap. They have some people and I will say it again who just come out the woodworks like termites and want to be leaders all of a sudden of the great party that we are.”
In a Facebook post on Monday, Young stated, “These internal elections and the choices that you make are too important to take lightly. Choose the proven leaders who will take our great party forward into the coming battles. A leadership that has the ability to also take our blessed country forward.”
PNM members Karen Nunez-Teshiera, Ronald Boynes and Junior Barrack are also contending for the post of political leader.
Very well said. This is a supposed to be a democratic process as far as I am aware. The contenders were at one time well respected members of this party. There is no need for this public disrespectful statement. This type of tribalism will only serve to further fracture the party and turn away youths with futuristic political ambitions. Leaders must set better examples or we will be no better than the current Republican party of America whose mandate is to win and attain power by any means necessary, at the expense of the voting public.
Well said Ms Norton , everyone deserves a fair chance in the quest for good governance in the future . This is all we the people of Trinidad and Tobago are asking for ,we need crime reduction, unemployment relief, stable economy, food prices lower, road repairs, good water supply, among other things.
Apart from good governance which all political party promises at election time, the country’s needs ,somehow are still lacking.
I wish Minister Young could see that speaking about other potential leaders in a disrespectful manner is not only portraying his inability to manage mature leadership but confirms to the public that his childish banter is more than just political speak. It’s a clear sign of internal party weakness and conflict. If Minister Young feels so strongly about fighting for the leader of his choice keep it private. The Trinidad and Tobago public is tired of leaders who lack the appropriate skills for the job and who spew out enraging language. It does not help this country.