I wish to congratulate the Prime Minister and the PNM for a well-fought victory. I also wish to congratulate the UNC’s Moruga/Tableland candidate for her victory. Elections indicate the wish of the people and those of us who ask for their support ought to respect their wishes. I thank the people of T&T for coming out and exercising your franchise and I wish you God’s blessings and health.
Almost 20 years ago, I entered the field of politics in T&T. I came with a vision for a new T&T, one where the races unite under one political organisation to seek that which is best for our nation.
In 2001, I formed the Democratic Party of T&T and sought the support of our people to be that organisation of hope for unity and development. With the little resources from my own savings and income, I did all I could to share that vision through the written word and video.
Today after failing to garner any national support and after contesting three general elections, I have no choice but to respect the wishes of the people and walk away.
I do not know the reason why my message and vision was rejected, but I am very sure that no matter how good it sounded to me and those close to me, it was rejected by the electorate and the media. I respect the right of people to choose their own path and with lots of love I say to the people of this land I wish you a safe and fruitful journey.
The result of the 2020 general election shows us how far away we are from that dream of a unified nation, it shows how far away we are from embracing each other in a concerted effort to build a nation that truly maximises its potential. It is my hope that as we move forward our young people will rise to the challenge of building a better nation.
I congratulate both the PNM and UNC for their successes in the 2020 general election and urge the third parties to seek realistic means of contributing to the better management of our nation.
I thank everyone who over the years have loved and supported me on Facebook and otherwise, I thank my family for putting up with my determination to contribute to the politics of T&T.
I thank my family and fellow workers who campaigned with me and supported my efforts.
Moreover, I thank you the people of T&T for walking with me, if only in observation, along this journey. I did my best, I gave all I could, I bared my soul and loved you unreservedly. I will continue to love my country and people and pray for a better tomorrow for all of us.
I now resign from the Democratic Party of T&T. This ends my weekly publications and my effort to seek your mandate as your elected representative. I look forward to better tomorrows.
God bless our nation.
Political Leader of The Democratic Party of
Trinidad & Tobago
Member of Better United