Jack dismisses critics who oppose his appointment as acting PM; "They never voted for me"

File: Jack Warner

Jack Warner on Tuesday dismissed his critics who oppose his appointment as acting Prime Minister saying they didn't vote for him.

Fixin' T&T and the Trinidad and Tobago Transparency Institute (TTTI) said on Tuesday they disagree with his appointment to the position of Acting Prime Minister because of "serious allegations" of corruption against Warner that are unresolved.

Reporters asked Warner about it during a tour in south Trinidad. Warner responded by saying that "Fixin' T&T never voted for me." 

He added, "They have no constituency. They don't appoint me. They don't appoint the Prime Minister. Fixin' T&T should first fix themselves and then talk about what should happen in the country. They have two or three fellows there who have their own agenda."

He said, "Nobody votes for these people and why should I be worried about that? ... I am not going to be sidetracked by that."

Warner also noted that the Joint Trade Union Movement that is now supporting the Highway Re-route Movement will support anyone who is opposed the government's plans.

He said his ministry will review all proposals for the highway submitted by any group or person.