Hon Marlon A. Penn to be appointed Opposition Leader
Hon Penn will commence the role at the First Sitting of the First Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) after Chairman of the NDP, Mr Myron V. Walwyn lost his At-Large seat by over 600 votes.
Senior sources within the NDP 1 told our news centre that Hon Penn got support from both Hons Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) and Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) in a letter to Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert, giving him a majority.
Another member with interest?
According to sources, there was another Opposition Member lobbying to hold the post, however, the person did not get the support.
Meanwhile, new Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has not named his Deputy Premier nor the person expected to take up the post of Speaker of the HoA.
It is believed the announcements will be made in the coming days as the Cabinet is expected to be sworn in on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
7 Responses to “Hon Marlon A. Penn to be appointed Opposition Leader”
The opposition has more experience right now than the government. Dont forgot our new premier said if he have to he will get outside help.