This general elections in Trinidad and Tobago is going to be an exceptional one indeed. The united opposition is coming out with candidates that one never thought would ever be seen on the same platform. I shudder to think about the person who has to face former trade unionist Errol Mcleod. This man is very articulate and fiery at the same time. The people of Laventille will have a grand choice to make when one of their sons is placed before the electorate - one of their very own to choose or reject. Another trade unionist David Abdulah is also very fiery and would present himself as a formidable opponent to whomever the PNM challenger will be - we are heading for a might showdown my friends.
The Trinidad Guardian newspaper reports:
"Trade unionists Errol McLeod and David Abdulah are likely to contest the May 24 general election on joint opposition “unity” tickets. And veteran political and social activist Makandal Daaga is expected to line up in one of the Laventille constituencies. In addition, United National Congress (UNC) is now slated to contest 24 seats, more than earlier designated. Further, discussions were ongoing on whether there would be a single ballot box symbol. These are the major developments arising from a late night meeting Saturday among the major opposition political players. Informed sources said McLeod and Abdulah were likely to be candidates of Movement for Social Justice (MSJ), one of the organisations in the unity pact.
