ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—The chief of the principle opposition, the New Nationwide Social gathering (NNP), Emmalin Pierre, on Tuesday, sought to downplay the resignation of former international affairs minister Peter Davidom the occasion, saying that it’ll not have a destructive influence on the NNP.
However Pierre, talking at a information convention right here, mentioned she believes that his resignation will influence the ruling Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC), of which he had as soon as been a senior govt member.
David was a candidate for the NDC within the 2003 normal election, successful the City of St George constituency. He continued to carry this seat even after switching events and contesting the 2022 normal election on behalf of the NNP after he and 11 different NDC members had been expelled.
David resigned from the NNP on Monday, weeks after he had withdrawn his nomination to contest the occasion’s management. He blamed the NNP, which was based by former prime minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, for transferring away from its unique ideas.
Pierre instructed reporters that the resignation wouldn’t negatively have an effect on the occasion, which had celebrated its fortieth anniversary final December.
“I consider from my evaluation and the suggestions I’ve obtained to date, I consider that the NDC will probably be extra impacted negatively by this than the New Nationwide Social gathering,” mentioned Pierre.
However when requested to clarify or present proof for her assertion, she replied, “You might be asking me to reveal a tactical technique publicly.”
In the meantime, Kate Lewis-Peters, the parliamentary consultant for St. Andrew North East, denied social media stories that she had resigned from the NNP on Tuesday, saying, “I need to make it abundantly clear, this isn’t true.
“I stay totally dedicated to the NNP and its mission to serve the folks of Grenada with integrity, imaginative and prescient, and objective. Collectively, we’re constructing a stronger future for our nation, and I’m proud to be a part of this journey,” she added.
