The People’s National Movement (PNM) says it is not unduly perturbed by the ruling on the general election by a High Court judge on Friday.
In fact, PNM chairman Franklin Khan said the party’s lawyers indicated that the UNC did not stand a chance of victory, “but it is the law.” He called it a “smokescreen.”
“What they are doing is challenging the victory of the PNM candidates.” He said the UNC was trying to avoid the radar about its internal troubles. Khan said, “You have a leader there who has lost five consecutive elections now...that is their story. We will focus on governing this country in a fair and equitable manner.” Khan was responding to questions by the media after the PNM held its Eighth General Council meeting at Balisier House in Port-of-Spain, yesterday. He said, “You can go through the route of an election petition which they have been granted leave to so do.
Obviously, once due process has started, we have no comments to make. “It is largely a matter between the UNC and the EBC, whether they acted within their remit and their jurisdiction. “However, because the petition is specific to six constituencies, our MPs will be party to the petition.”
Ronald Huggins is new PNM PRO
Meanwhile, Ronald Huggins is now the PRO of the PNM. He has replaced Faris Al-Rawi, who resigned from the position. Huggins, who comes from the St Joseph constituency, will hold the post until the party’s election in the future.