‘Next Elections are going to be tough’ – Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE warns
He was at the time addressing residents from across the Territory at the VIP’s community meeting which was held last night August 27, 2014 at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre, Sea Cow’s Bay, Tortola.
“I am telling you that the next elections [are] going to be the most difficult and we have got to learn to be together,” warned Hon O’Neal. He further advised, “If you’re VIP stay VIP.”
He was giving a background reflection of occasions in the past that had varied impact on the governance of the Territory that can be blamed for the state of affairs of today.
Speaking with the voice of wisdom and experience Hon O’Neal expressed that it is very important that leaders learn how to lead and how to follow. “The election that is coming up is going to be a tricky one,” he reiterated.
He also warned of the dubious trending behaviour of the current administration which he alleged has the habit of twisting things to suit their benefit.
“The enemy has a set of twisters and they are going to twist whatever you say. If you say one and one is two they are going to say one and one [is] three because they would want to remain in power and they wouldn’t want to see the Virgin Islands Party in power,” he said.
Hon O’Neal expressed his pleasure of being back on the campaign trail, one which he is confident the VIP will and must re-take the seat of government of the Virgin Islands (VI) but he stressed that supporters have to be prepared.
“The Virgin Islands Party has done an immense job,” he said to a respond of loud rounds of applause.
Throwing a ball at the current government administration Hon. O’Neal alluded to the fact that members of the NDP government will be seen positioning themselves at certain events and occasions like weddings and funerals but said that it is false as they would only be trying to show as if they care.
He admonished the audience to spread the word that the VIP is ready to take back the country’s leadership and that he has every confidence that Third District Representative and VIP Chairman Honourable Julian Fraser, RA is well poised for the position of Premier.
“Throw your whole weight behind Fraser... let your friends know that he can do the job,” said Hon. O’Neal.
President of the VIP Mr Carvin Malone reassured the audience that Hon. O’Neal has sincerely pledged to do all in his power to ensure that the VIP returns to power.
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