Mahabir, who is a lawyer and also a director at the Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC), told local media his challenge to Warner is part of a healthy democracy.
“I’ve been a member of the UNC for several years. I have come up from the level of youth officer to chairman of the youth arm in 1995. I believe I can offer something to the party. I have filed for the position of chairman of the UNC. I believe that I can bring some sort of fresh direction,” he told reporters.
However he was emphatic that he has no problems with Warner’s chairmanship. “No, absolutely not,” he stated when asked the question.
Media reports say two of the three deputy leaders are running again - Roodal Moonilal and Suruj Rambachan. The third, Lyndira Oudit, has decided to run for the post of Deputy Chairman, currently held by Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan.
Khan indicated last week that he might not run again due to the amount of work in his ministerial portfolio. However he said many of his constituents wanted him to seek a post of deputy leader. Media reports suggest that another person seeking the deputy post is people minister Dr Glenn Ramadharsingh.
Oudit, who is Vice President of the Senate, is facing a challenge from Khadijah Ameen, chairman of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation.
Brian Baig, a former UNC temporary senator and executive member of the Youth Arm, will contest the post of education officer, currently held by Daphne Phillips; Ravi Ratiram, TSTT vice-chairman is seeking to unseat party organiser, Vinush Maharaj.
Former journalist Sunil Ramjitsingh is leading a slate of candidates. He is running for deputy leader along and is calling his slate UNC SOLDIERS. He is not fielding a full slate. His candidates are:
The present executive is:
“I’ve been a member of the UNC for several years. I have come up from the level of youth officer to chairman of the youth arm in 1995. I believe I can offer something to the party. I have filed for the position of chairman of the UNC. I believe that I can bring some sort of fresh direction,” he told reporters.
However he was emphatic that he has no problems with Warner’s chairmanship. “No, absolutely not,” he stated when asked the question.
Media reports say two of the three deputy leaders are running again - Roodal Moonilal and Suruj Rambachan. The third, Lyndira Oudit, has decided to run for the post of Deputy Chairman, currently held by Health Minister Dr Fuad Khan.
Khan indicated last week that he might not run again due to the amount of work in his ministerial portfolio. However he said many of his constituents wanted him to seek a post of deputy leader. Media reports suggest that another person seeking the deputy post is people minister Dr Glenn Ramadharsingh.
Oudit, who is Vice President of the Senate, is facing a challenge from Khadijah Ameen, chairman of the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation.
Brian Baig, a former UNC temporary senator and executive member of the Youth Arm, will contest the post of education officer, currently held by Daphne Phillips; Ravi Ratiram, TSTT vice-chairman is seeking to unseat party organiser, Vinush Maharaj.
Former journalist Sunil Ramjitsingh is leading a slate of candidates. He is running for deputy leader along and is calling his slate UNC SOLDIERS. He is not fielding a full slate. His candidates are:
- Vice-chairman: Denise Carew
- Deputy political leader: Elizabeth Mohammed-Ali
- Deputy political leader:Sunil Ramjitsingh
- Education officer: Glenda Boodram
- Elections officer: Raul Henry
- Party organiser: Sookram Ali
- Regional Representative North East: Vernon Nandee
- Regional Representative North West: Geewan Ramdeen
- Regional Representative South : Kenneth Paulsingh
- Regional Representative Central : Krishendath Sooknanan
- Regional Representative Tobago : Sean Dalipsingh
The present executive is:
- Political Leader: Kamla Persad-Bissessar
- Deputy Political Leader (1): Lyndira Oudit
- Deputy Political Leader (2): Roodal Moonilal
- Deputy Political Leader (3): Suruj Rambachan
- Chairman: Jack Warner
- Deputy Chairman: Fuad Khan
- Treasurer: William Archie
- Party Organiser: Vinush Maharaj
- Policy and Strategy Officer: Colin Partap
- Research Officer: Arnold Ram
- Education Officer: Daphne Phillips
- Elections Officer: Ramona Ramdial
- International Relations Officer: Shane Mohammed
- Regional Representative: Tobago: Barrington "Skippy" Thomas
- Regional Representative: North West: Don Sylvester
- Regional Representative - Central: Sylvester Ramquar
- Regional Representative - North East: Taran Sooklal
- Regional Representative - South: Shanty Boodram
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