By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE losing People’s National Movement (PNM) will respect the decisions of the Tobago people to choose another political party and will continue to work with them for the further development of the island.
This was the statement made by the Prime Minister and political leader of the PNM following the party’s major historic defeat in the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) election on Monday.
Dr Rowley said, “The PNM and the Central Government will continue to respect the wishes of the people of Tobago and will do all that is within its capacity and responsibility to ensure that Tobago progresses within the administration of Trinidad and Tobago as required by the existing laws and our common pursuit of national development.”
The Prime Minister said the THA election was conducted freely and fairly cementing that in Trinidad and Tobago democracy was very much alive and well taken care of.
He said, “The results have clearly indicated that the people of Tobago, on this occasion, have opted for change. The People’s National Movement, having managed the affairs of Tobago for 21 years, unbroken, must thank the people of Tobago for the many occasions when you would have entrusted us with the responsibility for your care, attention and development.
“On this occasion when we have been replaced, even in disappointment, we commit to continue to be of service to all the people of Tobago, remain resolute in our support of the further development of the island and the improvement in the quality of life of all Tobagonians.”
Dr Rowley added that the victorious Progressive Democratic Patriots now had a clear mandate to stand by the commitments it held out to the population of Tobago.
