Party Leader's statement on leadership challenge

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Written by Party Leader, Portia Simpson Miller

Jul 14, 2008 at 01:03 PM

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I have seen and heard reports throughout the media; and have received several calls from Comrades of the People's National Party and the wider citizenry of Jamaica that Comrade Peter Phillips has made known his intention to resuscitate his candidacy for the office of Leader of the People's National Party.

Not having heard directly from Comrade Phillips, I am relying on the truth of these reports as I acknowledge the democratic right of any member of the Party in to aspire to any elected position within our movement.

The People's National Party has an enviable reputation for internal democracy; this is however the first time in our history that a sitting President of the Party is being challenged - and in the year of our seventieth anniversary no less.

This challenge - should it materialize - would also come at the same time when all the polls have reflected what has been widely known for several months that the people of Jamaica have determined that the current administration being led by Bruce Golding is grossly incapable of meeting their needs or allowing them to realize their dreams.

Nevertheless, Team People's National Party - the team that I lead is up to the task to meet this impending challenge. It is hoped that once this has been settled we may all refocus our attention on continuing the development agenda of our country - that has sadly languished over the last several months.

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Last Updated ( Jul 17, 2008 at 03:06 PM )

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