After weeks of delay, A Partnership for National Unity has picked Working People’s Alliance Co-leader Dr Rupert Roopnaraine, 68, as the running mate for its presidential candidate David Granger.
While there has been no formal indication of this decision by the opposition coalition, reliable sources have indicated that Roopnaraine has been identified following recent deliberations on the matter. Contacted last evening, Dr Roopnaraine declined to confirm whether he was the party’s prime ministerial candidate saying that APNU will make an official announcement today during its press briefing. A full leadership team is also expected to be unveiled today at the party’s press briefing.
The party’s move comes ahead of Nomination Day which is set for next Thursday. Nomination Day is when parties contesting general and regional elections have to submit lists of
