THE Laventille Outreach for Vertical Enrichment (LOVE) political leader Lennox Smith has warned supporters and residents in Laventille the People’s National Movement (PNM) is attempting to destabilise the government by fuelling anger and protest.

Smith’s comment follows backlash over mass contract terminations at the Community-Based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (Cepep), which has left over 10,000 people jobless.

Speaking at the LOVE party’s office on George Street, Port of Spain, on July 2, Smith described the PNM’s calls for “boots on the ground” and protest action as dangerous and urged Laventille residents not to be manipulated into political agitation.