Harper in, Hinds out as PPP/C PM candidate

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Running mates: PPP/C prime ministerial and presidential candidates, Elisabeth Harper (left) and Donald Ramotar, respectively, pose for the media after the announcement of Harper’s selection.
Running mates: PPP/C prime ministerial and presidential candidates, Elisabeth Harper (left) and Donald Ramotar, respectively, pose for the media after the announcement of Harper’s selection.

Director General of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Elisabeth Harper was yesterday announced as the prime ministerial candidate for the incumbent PPP/C at the upcoming May 11 general elections, replacing Samuel Hinds who has been the number two on the ticket since 1992.

The surprise announcement was made at a news conference at Freedom House by People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Clement Rohee,