Prime Minister Confirms Plans To Bow Out Of Politics

Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley will not be offering himself for the next General Elections and has announced plans to step out of office before the end of this legal term.

At a Media Conference from the Office of the Prime Minister, Central Administrative Services Tobago (CAST) on Friday, he stated: "Before the end of the legal limits of this term, I will resign this office and go off to my family."

Dr. Rowley pointed to his 45 years in public office, and recalled a promise he made in the last General Elections in 2020.

"When I announced the PNM victory in Balisier House, I said to this country I will not be doing that again, and I meant it, and I have kept it."

The People’s National Movement is conducting screenings for the Tobago seats this weekend, and the Cabinet will be in a retreat on Sunday and Monday.

"One of the things that they will be told is that I will not be offering myself again to represent anyone either in Trinidad, or in Tobago. Forty five years is a long time, and I would like, at this time, to say thank you appropriately along the way to all those that have supported my effort and to have benefitted from. I hope I would have positively impacted this country."

Dr. Rowley said he will also thank constituents of Diego Martin West, whom he has represented.

[YTChiefCritic]

Good riddance. He should have stayed out when Manning fired him some years ago.

[kerwynsmart-ibhh]

This man should have never been in office in the first place, WORSE PM IN TnT HISTORY, trust me, alot of ppl suffered on this man's leadership, i hope jugement come on him before he leaves this earth, real talk, i feel for the citizens of tnt, this government under his leadership shows no form of care for its ppl

[sagittaire_]

Kamla next...the two of them have to go

[danelladecoteau]

He must resign, all that money he get in backpay and a big salary increase I woulda resign too.

[bloodfire]

Not soon enough!! Disgrace to country and Caribbean...

[vernelledouglas]

Thanks for 45 years of service whether one agrees or disagrees with his polices, I've often disagreed. Some people contibute nothing to society their whole lives. HE DID NOT RESIGN AS PM, THE OFFICE IS OCCUPIED, DONT BUY HYPE PLEASE CITIZENS. I pray on all sides of the politcal divide for new leaders and fresh ideas.

[peterwong]

IF I HAVE A FEW BILLIONS IN THE BANK I WILL RESIGN

[richardjohn]

Good riddance , dem business fix now so no need to run again ent ?

[avafrancis]

Kamla should hold his hand and walk to pocket already fill an over flowing give young people a chance

[droneuser-opqb]

Best news for the new year the last 9 years was Trinidad down fall

[Danix]

Thank you for showing me what working hard feels like now i don’t care who in power we have to make it on we own

[arunballie]

He & Hinds gone! The 2 worst scourges to T&T in it's history!

[Ramesh-jtif]

Pnm should never come back in govern ment

[debbietrinigardener]

Take the easy out leaving the country in a mess going home with a big pension after big increase

[candid]

Rowley, "Milk the state for as long as I can, then make an exit. Plan executed."

[server]

Allowing all these American guns get into the country. Boarders wide open, he should leave now man.useless.

[mrssamuel]

Thank God he needs to get out. We need to pray those who know God to send someone of his choice that has the fear of God and wisdom to handle this nation problem. And have the people best instrest at heart.

[RajmatieRampersad]

Distraction. He make sure he go with the rest of d money from d treasury and left nothing for his sickofans. Karma will take his turn

[colinmaharaj]

If you can't fix the crime problem 🤔

[killswitch]

Is "ROWDY" d news reporter go to say dey!!😂😂😂😂