ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, CMC—The leader of the main opposition, the New National Party (NNP), Emmalin Pierre, on Tuesday, sought to downplay the resignation of former foreign affairs minister Peter Davidom the party, saying that it will not have a negative impact on the NNP.
But Pierre, speaking at a news conference here, said she believes that his resignation will impact the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), of which he had once been a senior executive member.
David was a candidate for the NDC in the 2003 general election, winning the Town of St George constituency. He continued to hold this seat even after switching parties and contesting the 2022 general election on behalf of the NNP after he and 11 other NDC members were expelled.
David resigned from the NNP on Monday, weeks after he had withdrawn his nomination to contest the party’s leadership. He blamed the NNP, which was founded by former prime minister Dr. Keith Mitchell, for moving away from its original principles.
Pierre told reporters that the resignation would not negatively affect the party, which had celebrated its 40th anniversary last December.
“I believe from my assessment and the feedback I have received thus far, I believe that the NDC will be more impacted negatively by this than the New National Party,” said Pierre.
But when asked to explain or provide evidence for her statement, she replied, “You are asking me to disclose a tactical strategy publicly.”
Meanwhile, Kate Lewis-Peters, the parliamentary representative for St. Andrew North East, denied social media reports that she had resigned from the NNP on Tuesday, saying, “I want to make it abundantly clear, this is not true.
“I remain fully committed to the NNP and its mission to serve the people of Grenada with integrity, vision, and purpose. Together, we are building a stronger future for our nation, and I am proud to be part of this journey,” she added.
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