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RASC making up stories to help divide the partnership
This story is just that...STORIES
The Express on the PNM pay roll
TRAE wrote:I agree with RASC they looking bad, after all the talk about coalition parties making divisions the PP needs to come to terms with the needs of the COP and make an agreement and a line that mustnt be crossed by either parties
SUPAstarr wrote:This is as real as the shaft rowley goin to get next year...the only question is (for both sides) who has the balls to make the significant rebellious step?
SUPAstarr wrote:There will never be any official release info on that, cmon, it similar to the shaft manning was goin to get for his no confidence motion...if he didnt call elections
SUPAstarr wrote:This is as real as the shaft rowley goin to get next year...the only question is (for both sides) who has the balls to make the significant rebellious step?
Strauss wrote:SUPAstarr wrote:This is as real as the shaft rowley goin to get next year...the only question is (for both sides) who has the balls to make the significant rebellious step?
But isn't the PNM fragmented into roughly 5 camps right now? In the end a few will have to come together : for and against Rowley.
The silent in-fighting can make the PNM a stronger, better party - but that depends on what kind of leader gets the full support of all members. Because saying "I support the PNM/Leader's decision" is only talk if you're going to be back-stabbing which ever opposition leader after.
Alpha_2nr wrote:Strauss wrote:SUPAstarr wrote:This is as real as the shaft rowley goin to get next year...the only question is (for both sides) who has the balls to make the significant rebellious step?
But isn't the PNM fragmented into roughly 5 camps right now? In the end a few will have to come together : for and against Rowley.
The silent in-fighting can make the PNM a stronger, better party - but that depends on what kind of leader gets the full support of all members. Because saying "I support the PNM/Leader's decision" is only talk if you're going to be back-stabbing which ever opposition leader after.
Wasn't there an article on one of the papers listing F.Khan as the "proposed" replacement for Rowley, since folks realise Rowley can't really handle the job?
Even if they haven't done that, it's getting clearer that patos is moving in one youngster-Rowley.
Is about time they get back some aggressive leadership.
I know Khan is going for chairman...leader? You have gots to be smoking-bring the article I wanna read this. Anika Gumbs-Sandiford
Published: 5 Dec 2010
Franklin Khan
Anika Gumbs-Sandiford
Former People’s National Movement (PNM) chairman Franklin Khan is the man tipped to become the new political leader of the party.Sunday Guardian has learnt that plans are afoot in the party to challenge Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley’s leadership when the party holds it annual special convention in 2011.
Since the party’s formation in 1956 it is the first time since the convention has been postponed because of the dwindling support in membership.Several members of the general council are quietly planning to move a no-confidence motion against Rowley.
If this happens, the party’s executive would be called to order at the special convention which is the highest order of the party and members of the general council, central executive and delegates from all 41 constituencies would vote for a new leader.As political leader, Rowley, who recently underwent surgery, has been given a five-year term to serve.
Plans to woo East Indian support
Top party sources said while former prime minister, Patrick Manning is being eyed as the man to take back control of the party, Khan has the support of the PNM people.In fact, top party sources further revealed that if Khan had not been hauled before the court on corruption charges which he has been recently cleared of, the former Works and Transport minister was seen as the next best man to lead the party.
“There were always plans for him in the party but the unexpected happened,” a party source revealed.Sources said while the electorate was wary of Manning, a strategy is being planned where Khan and Manning may end up working alongside each other.All of this, the Sunday Guardian understands, has been orchestrated since the Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard’s decision to drop the charges against Khan.
“Khan has always won the support of many. He knows what the political ring is about. From the moment he was cleared of the charges a decision was quietly taken that he would be the best man to lead the party.”Khan, top party sources revealed, is also being seen as the key person to woo East Indian support back to the party.
“We have lost almost all our support and the East Indian factor is very crucial to any party. We are looking at the best way forward for the party and tough decisions would have to be made.”
Petition to overthrow Rowley
Reliable sources further revealed to Sunday Guardian that a petition is expected to be circulated to members to sign in an effort to remove Rowley, who some supporters say is not “a people’s person” and who has not been able to pull the party together.
Sources said Manning’s decision to remain silent for six months was a brilliant move from an experienced politician. He then launched out with a stinging contribution in Parliament against Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s private dwelling house in south Trinidad. “He is not going to give up. Manning is an experienced politician,” a source added.
Executive to meet Khan
However, Sunday Guardian understands some members of the executive are expected to meet with Khan before he leaves the country next month.
“PNM people are known to close ranks when they have to. There is no question that Manning has made mistakes... his time to lead is over but he is an experienced politician and can be an asset to the party. Quite frankly, people are disappointed with Rowley.
He has not met the expectations of the people, a source said. “It is going to be hard fight but we are not satisfied with what is going on,” another source added.Several attempts to contact Rowley and Khan proved futile.
Former PNM PRO denies any knowledge of plot.Contacted, former public relations officer Jerry Narace distanced himself from the plot.An extremely jovial Narace said: “I am out of the country. I have absolutely no knowledge of what you are talking about but I want to wish everybody well; former prime minister Patrick Manning, Dr Rowley and Mr Khan, even the new Prime Minister and in extension may I wish all a happy holiday.”
RASC wrote:http://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/UNC_vs_COP_in_Tunapuna-111829304.html
Jailal said although the UNC executive will move to secure its own space in January, a high level of respect is maintained for Dookeran. He said the UNC constituency executive held a Christmas treat for children on Sunday at the El Dorado North Hindu School and invited the COP members. He said he was happy that Dookeran attended, adding the UNC executive will continue to work with Dookeran in the best interest of its support base in the constituency.
He said: “Rowley has responded badly to several issues since assuming the role of leader of the party. He has found himself in a tight space attempting to clear the name of the PNM given all that has surfaced, but it is not being handled properly at all.”Expressing a similar view is political scientist, Selwyn Ryan who said Manning cannot be underestimated.
“Mr Manning cannot be trusted at face value. He is using a strategy to recover centre stage with the assistance of the media,” said Ryan.“He was waiting for the right moment to return to the spotlight. It is not unusual for politicians like him to just go off stage because it can be very painful. “He definitely has a strategy up his sleeves.”
RASC wrote:Strauss and Lee Yum coming to tell me about the internal workings of the PNM-you gotta be kidding me...comical.
Alpha_2nr wrote:Wasn't there an article on one of the papers listing F.Khan as the "proposed" replacement for Rowley, since folks realise Rowley can't really handle the job?
RASC wrote:Please bring that article. Because that is the biggest amount of crock I have ever heard.
Alpha_2nr wrote:Anika Gumbs-Sandiford
Published: 5 Dec 2010
Former People’s National Movement (PNM) chairman Franklin Khan is the man tipped to become the new political leader of the party.
http://guardian.co.tt/news/politics/2010/12/05/khan-tipped-replace-rowley
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