Confusion reigned at Balisier House yesterday where the People's National Movement screening continued. "We fed up of coming here and then our nominees are being rejected. If this happens again next week we are not voting for Manning," were some of the angry statements shouted by constituents as executives were instructed to return to the drawing board. The confusion erupted as the Mayaro executive was told they needed to bring a few nominees to be screened. It is the third time Mayaro businessman Clifford Campbell has faced the screening committee. He was unopposed. Yesterday, Prime Minister Patrick Manning admitted that a number of issues surrounds the executive of some constituencies.
"Yes, we just have some issue with the executive of some of the constituencies. It is internal issues and the executive needs to settle things. It has nothing to do with the candidates," Manning said. Disappointment was also etched across the faces of Point Fortin constituents, as screening was deferred until Tuesday. Incumbent MP Paula Gopee-Scoon said: "It is a bit disappointing. I know there were originally four nominees and one person dropped out. There was some issue and we were told to come back on Tuesday." The controversial Toco/Sangre Grande seat is still up in the air. The executive has gotten no word who will be their candidate, but were told to put their election machinery in gear. A total of nine constituencies were screened yesterday.