It’s official, former Presiding Officer of the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Dr Denise Tsoiatfatt- Angus, wants to lead the People’s National Movement’s Tobago Council.
She resigned from her post in the THA last month.
Tsoiatfatt- Angus, turned up at the PNM’s Tobago headquarters, Robinson Street, Scarborough on December 9, for her papers to be checked during the party’s preliminary nomination day exercise.
Speaking to the media, Tsoiafat Angus said she felt the party’s leadership should be changed.
“The party units feel disenchanted right now they feel disconnected and therefore what I will bring is the ability to bridge that gap”
As political leader Angus said she would ensure that persons feel engaged and ensure that they can be heard.
When asked if she felt it was time for a female Leader. Angus said, “in terms of performance and capacity you give it to the best person for the job and I am the right woman.”
The group’s Public Relations Officer Kwesi DesVignes also submitted his paperwork for verification by the election committee. He endorsed the current political leader.
“I continue to give full support to the both Mr Kelvin Charles and Mr Stanford Calendar as Party leader and Party Chairman collectively. I’ve been working closely with these men and I’ve learnt so much and I believe that these men are best suited to lead.”
Stanford Callender, the party’s current chairman, also took advantage of the opportunity to have his paperwork checked before nomination day on December 16.
There are 17 positions up for grabs at the party’s internal elections on January 19, 2020.
Alvin Pascall chairs the party’s Election Advisory Committee.