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‘PEP’ a wakeup call for ‘VIP’ – Hon J. Alvin Christopher

“Maybe it was a wakeup call to let them know that we are now moving into, what we would term in politics as the real deal…” said Hon Christopher. Photo: VINO
It was stated that while the VIP is said to be a well-structured political party, Hon Christopher found it amusing that for almost seven (7) years they have not had a general members meeting. Photo: VINO
It was stated that while the VIP is said to be a well-structured political party, Hon Christopher found it amusing that for almost seven (7) years they have not had a general members meeting. Photo: VINO
PEP said there is more to gain from targeting NDP supporters if they are to win next elections. Photo: VINO/file
PEP said there is more to gain from targeting NDP supporters if they are to win next elections. Photo: VINO/file
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the ‘People’s Empowerment Party’ (PEP) Honourable J. Alvin Christopher fearlessly withstood the grilling of reporters at his party’s launch last Saturday March 29, 2014 when he declared that PEP may be a wakeup call to the VIP.

This statement was aroused by the question put to Hon Christopher whether the announcement of a General Members meeting of the VIP for elections was strategic to coincide with his departure from the party.

“Maybe it was a wakeup call to let them know that we are now moving into, what we would term in politics as the real deal and if they would form a viable, serious contestant for the next coming elections maybe they might have to roll out…” said Hon Christopher.

He said that while the VIP is said to be a well-structured political party, he found it amusing that for almost seven (7) years they have not had a general members’ meeting. “If I who was a member can’t even remember off the bat how long ago they hadn’t a meeting [it] says a lot.”

He also bashed the VIP for not having any structure for which to pay dues despite the fact that the party has a constitution which speaks to ways a party member can lose membership. He was not shy to say that he had not paid any dues to the party for more than two years. Hon. Christopher stated, “…What I am saying is that by [delinquency], not delinquent of myself but also by the institution itself I believe that my departure is fully justifiable.”

Responding to the question of PEP taking away votes from the VIP come the next elections, Hon J. Alvin Christopher said, “In the last elections I believe that the VIP didn’t get as many votes as the NDP... so if we are to, as such, take the rein of this country I think we have to concentrate more on the NDP to have the most votes because only through the majority of the votes we would be the leaders that we aspire to be.”

12 Responses to “‘PEP’ a wakeup call for ‘VIP’ – Hon J. Alvin Christopher”

  • qc (01/04/2014, 08:36) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
    too early in the morning for this crap
  • Stop that Train (01/04/2014, 09:56) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    Alvin Christopher why is it that you allowing Cable & Wireless to runing their cable line throught the National Park without any decision from The House of Assembly. If you trying to do that you will destroy the Coral Reef in Brewers Bay....Not even that... the community in that area is very upset about your action....We talk about keeping the National Park as our treasure.... and you trying to destroy them. Again!!! you going wrong with this People Eat People Party what Premier you want be .... a leader for which country you better think again...
  • vip (01/04/2014, 10:47) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    It is the other way around Alvin- the only votes you will take away will be NDP votes- the VIP base is very strong right now-
    • @ vipp (03/04/2014, 00:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Did you think before you post that? We dont even know if there will be a vip 1.Oneal is not able, 2.Omar too tired to fight anymore 3. The member for the 3rd and 1st might not like who get to lead after Ralph step aside. So look at the ndp not the vip to take seats from
  • crazy (01/04/2014, 11:22) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hon. Alvin this jumping ship is not good for you; you will one day jump too high and land in the sea, and if you cannot swim you already know what will happen. Stop jumping ship and help your party fix the problems in the territory.
    • Hmmmm (04/04/2014, 20:00) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Alvin have the rights like every other citizen whether to jump ship or stay where he wants. If he's in a party and have intimate knowledge about their running and he's not seeing no progress, then why should he sink with that ship? If you have a vote and you wish not to vote for him that's fine, but he has his rights under the constitution and he's using it.
  • ooooo (01/04/2014, 11:33) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    ah bundh ah defectors...all ah dem
  • yellow (01/04/2014, 14:29) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    Vip is where it's at
  • voter (01/04/2014, 18:57) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Streups

    another bunch of jokers trying to get their grubby hands on the treasurery
  • Boo (01/04/2014, 20:07) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    He! He! April Fools! gotcha!


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