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TWO of the third-party forces contesting the 2025 general election have dismissed opposition claims that smaller parties are being funded by the PNM with the sole purpose of splitting votes in the April 28 general election.
Asserting the accusations are baseless, political leader of the National Transformation Alliance (NTA) Gary Griffith and Mickela Panday who leads the Patriotic Front, on April 3 challenged the opposition to produce the evidence or stay silent.
Dr Roodal Moonilal, the UNC candidate for Oropouche East, speaking on a platform in Chaguanas East on April 2, in support of candidate Vandana Mohit, accused the PNM, “of putting money in one or two of those parties to split votes.
“There is no room for a third, fourth or fifth party. We have proper parties and as they say pop up parties and some of them are being sponsored by the PNM.”
Assured of a UNC victory, he ventured, “even PNM money can’t split the votes.”
Without wanting to undervalue himself or other candidates in the election race, Moonilal asserted that the real purpose behind voting is for a Prime Minister to lead the country.
“When you vote you really choose a Prime Minister, and the PM will choose his or her team to manage the affairs of a cabinet. The country has to look at the two candidates on show,” he said pointing out that the choice is between, Prime Minister Stuart Young and Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar.”
Neither NTA nor Patriotic is fielding a full slate of candidates but they have strategically placed candidates in marginal seats and opposition strongholds.
Panday said Moonilal’s claim is not new as he has been making that accusation for the past ten years.
“That is nothing more than a weak attempt to discredit alternative voices. It says a lot when you must resort to baseless conspiracy theories to justify your party’s declining support.”
She challenged Moonilal, “If you have evidence of PNM financing anyone, including in your own party, you should bring it forward. The Patriotic Front cannot be blamed for any party’s failure to inspire confidence or for any party haemorrhaging support.
“The people of TT deserve a real discussion about the future of the country, not more political distractions from a party that refuses to take accountability for its own failures.”
She called for a debate on all matters of national importance.
Griffith on the other hand said, “he may very well have information that could be true. Usually when people make accusations like that, the names of the parties should be called and evidence that funds came from the PNM should be brought forward. If not, then it can only be considered hearsay.
“I cannot speak on behalf of other third parties, but it could very well be smaller parties are also being funded by the UNC. We have been hearing comments the UNC is charging people $3 million for a safe seat.”
Griffith noted that election time attracts propaganda and advise caution when making
Critics have called it a stunt to invite sympathy. Yet Amuriat says campaigning without shoes is a protest and that those who do not get its symbolism are missing a point.
Uganda is due to hold a general election on January 14. Amuriat and another opposition candidate, Bobi Wine have had their rallies violently dispersed by security forces or been arrested.
In mid-November, scores of people were killed as security forces attempted to quell protests against the arrest and detention of Bobi Wine.
Police has accused the candidates of addressing huge gatherings in contravention of regulations on COVID-19 prevention.
Swollen feet
In an interview with one of the dailies in Uganda, Amuriat said his feet hurt a lot and has to pour cold water on them in between campaign stops for some relief.
Doctors have cautioned him on the potential danger of contracting tetanus from cuts to his feet.
Yet Amuriat remains adamant. He says by refusing to wear shoes, he’s standing in solidarity with people whose wealth and opportunities have been stolen by the country’s longtime ruler Yoweri Museveni.
JUST IN: FDC presidential candidate Patrick Amuriat has been arrested at the border of Rubirizi and Bushenyi districts. The reason for his arrest is yet to be known📹 @MukhayeD#MonitorUpdates#UGDecides2021 pic.twitter.com/xopK4FMoD0
— Daily Monitor (@DailyMonitor) December 4, 2020
Museveni, in power since 1986 is seeking a new term. In 2017, he changed the constitution to remove age limits that would have stopped him from seeking re-election.
FDC is Uganda’s largest opposition party. In 3 previous elections, the party fronted veteran activist and retired army colonel Kizza Besigye for president.
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[Dalsan Radio] The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Hussein Roble has vowed to fight corruption after he paid a surprise visit to the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank and the Port of Mogadishu.
[Cameroon Tribune] The Prime Minister had consultation meeting with South West Chiefs in the Buea Mountain Hotel on December 16, 2020.
[Daily News] AS the country inches to the General Election on 28th next week, religious leaders have been urged to abstain from engaging with people, who preach and plan chaos.
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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Hussein Mwinyi has said the government of Zanzibar needs support from every individual and prayers to enable it to deliver and meet public expectations.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness is scheduled to speak on the Government's plans to address the COVID-19 threat during the coming festive season when the House of Representatives resumes sitting at Gordon House this afternoon.No details on the prime minister's presentation were available yesterday, but it was recognised that the current emergency orders, which came into effect on November 16, would have expired at midnight, November 30.
POLITICAL Ombudsman Donna Parchment Brown does not share the view of some Jamaicans that her office is a toothless tiger.In fact, five years into the job, and after having to mediate numerous complaints about breaches of the political code of conduct, including 60 filed during campaigning for the September 3, 2020 General Election, Parchment Brown is convinced that the office - a commission of Parliament - has a role to play in Jamaica.
(Trinidad Express) The “vast majority” of stranded nationals have been cleared by the Ministry of National Security to return home, giving way for a new category of returning nationals to enter the country.
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A United Nations team was shot at and later detained by the Ethiopian National Defense Force on Sunday after the team reportedly ignored instructions issued by the army, Ethiopia's government has confirmed. The team were in an area they were not supposed to be, according to government spokesman Redwan Hussein. But the UN is yet...
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[Cameroon Tribune] The Headquarters agreement and Memorandum of Understanding on Cameroon's facilitation were signed in Yaounde on December 13, 2019.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the coronavirus press conference on Saturday 19 December said, the latest data showing the virus spreading more rapidly in London, the South East and the East of England than would be expected given the tough restrictions, which are already in place. The PM further said, 'we must, I am afraid, look […]
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Tuesday the end of military operations in Ethiopia's north is "coming within reach", as the African Union called for an immediate ceasefire and thousands fled the violence into neighbouring Sudan.
With 16 precincts reporting and approximately 1,000 absentee ballots left to count, there are few clear winners in the general election. Locally, County Commission District 1 and District 3 incumbents, Lucious Abrams and Evans Martin, respectively, look to have large enough margins to declare victory. Abrams garnered 1,139 votes (57.26 percent) to challenger Rodney Braswell, who had 42.74 percent with […]
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