Hon Myron V. Walwyn challenges Premier Smith for NDP Leadership
The NDP internal vote on June 23, 2018—for that post—will be between Dr. Smith and party founders, Deputy Premier Dr the Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), and Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), along with newcomer Mr Walwyn.
NDP Split
NDP sources say, whatever the outcome on June 23, 2018, there will be a ‘split’ in the NDP party.
“If Dr Smith loses he will dissolve the house and seek a general election…If Myron wins the party will be split,” our NDP sources said.
The progressive wing of the NDP has expressed sentiments—privately and publicly—that it’s time for Dr. Smith to step aside.
The NDP incumbent however, still enjoys support within the delegate list which—a copy of which that was obtained by our newsroom.
Others believe, if Hon. Walwyn—a second term Legislator that joined the party in 2010/11—does not win the consensus candidate could be Hon Skelton.
Will face Hon Fahie
Minister Walwyn—currently under audit investigation for a wall constructed around the Elmore Stoutt High School in 2015 costing some $1.6M—in a short video clip announcing his candidacy, said, “I want to lead the party into the next general elections…vote for someone who has strong leadership qualities, innovative and a everyday man.”
What is clear, whoever wins the NDP contest on June 23, 2018, will face the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) headed by Opposition Leader Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in the general election due by June 2019, in addition to other political parties, still to announce their bids.
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