The former minister who served in the energy portfolio in the last Manning PNM administration made the comment in an interview with the Guardian newspaper.
He was responding to a public statement from Manning in which he declared that he was "sorry" for and offered an apology to those who may have been “disenfranchised” by the policies of his administration. Manning also promised to retire at the end of his current term as MP for San Fernando East.
Enill said, “When he decided to call an election, he indicated that he called it on his own initiative and that he had been planning it for some time.
“The outcome was, therefore, basically a result of his own deliberate judgement. The party moved from governance to opposition and this created a lot of difficulty for many people.
“I think it may not have dawned on him at the time the impact that losing the election would have on his followers who believed in the values and principles of the PNM.”
Enill aded, “Many believed in calling an election Manning should have known enough work was not done.
Enill aded, “Many believed in calling an election Manning should have known enough work was not done.
“I think Manning is saying, on reflection, that was an error, and to those affected he wished to apologise to them. I don’t read anything else into it.”
Enill said Manning's statement that he is retiring and supporting the present PNM leader "is the beginning of the process of reinforcing the party."
He added, “Supporters who were expecting his return now have a very clear statement from him that he is not returning and that they should now focus on building the party with the current leader.
He added, “Supporters who were expecting his return now have a very clear statement from him that he is not returning and that they should now focus on building the party with the current leader.
“They do not have to worry if he returns or not.”
However Enill still thinks Manning has much to offer the party. “He has experience. He understands the politics of T&T and the Caribbean and the field of energy.
“The party will have to use some of his knowledge and expertise. I expect Manning will continue but he will play a different role...
“Manning had a very good run in his political career but there comes a time when new leadership is required.
“Manning had a very good run in his political career but there comes a time when new leadership is required.
“We are seeing the emergence of a new political landscape which requires a different leadership,” Enill said.
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