Representative for Tobago East Mrs. Vernella Alleyne Toppin says she was quite surprised when she learnt of Mr. Lionel Coker’s resignation from the TOP
Chief Secretary Orville London spoke to some members of the media about Mr. Warner’s victory. Mr. London explained that the electorate’s choice must first be respected and the result signals to political parties that they should do some analysis and introspection.
The internal discord within the Tobago Organization of the People has now spread to their youth arm. Some are now expressing a lack of confidence in the current TOP executive and calling for their resignation.
As trouble continues to loom within the Tobago Organisation of the People (TOP), Sunday’s 4th Annual Party Conference had to be aborted after a difference in opinions amongst the party members.
Political leader of the Tobago Organization of the People, Mr. Ashworth Jack in commenting on the resignation of Mr. Austin Jack Warner says Mr. Warner has set a standard never seen in this country.
Tobago Organization of the People Chairman, Lionel Coker stated that his statements were misconstrued and as such the Tobago Council of the PNM will NOT be receiving an apology from him for statements made at a previous press conference.
Member of the Tobago Organization of the People Anselm Richards said the party is very much alive. He said in the past month, they have spent time revising what transpired on January 21st 2013 and scientifically analyzing the results, so they will be better prepared for the next THA elections.
Former minority leader Ashworth Jack will remain as political leader of the Tobago Organization of the People. This was revealed by Mr. Jack, himself and endorsed by party’s Chairman Lionel Coker
President George Maxwell Richards at the 9th inauguration of the Tobago House of Assembly on Thursday advised Tobagonians to continue to hold onto that which is Tobagonian.
Political Leader of the Platform of Truth, Hochoy Charles says the intervention of Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar during the last week of the Tobago Organization of the People’s election campaign destroyed any chances the TOP had of winning the election.
