Norton to challenge Granger for PNCR leadership

Aubrey Norton

People’s National Congress (PNCR) stalwart Aubrey Norton is to challenge David Granger for the party’s leadership during its Congress to be held in two weeks from July 25th to 27th.

There had been reports in recent months that Norton had such ambitions but he refused to confirm or discredit these until recently. Yesterday, Norton said his decision to challenge Granger stems from encouragement he has received from various “party people.” Norton has not been very visible in the media recently and he says he has used his time away from the limelight to interact with party members and supporters across the country. He says his interactions have made several things obvious, including the need for more consultations before decisions are made.

Norton says he has touched every region, except those in the interior and that party members and supporters in these