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With fewer than two weeks until nomination day, the Honesty, Opportunity, Performance and Empowerment (HOPE) political party has withdrawn from the General Election, citing an inability to gain the necessary support to mount a competitive campaign.
In a statement yesterday, HOPE Political Leader Timothy Hamel-Smith expressed profound disappointment over the decision but acknowledged that despite five years of engaging with communities across the country, it could not establish a viable path to victory.
“Over the last five years, we have visited communities throughout Trinidad and Tobago and shared our vision for a better Trinidad and Tobago for our citizens. Today, two weeks before nomination day, we have not garnered the momentum and support necessary to carve out a winnable space for HOPE in the upcoming general election. Consequently, we have decided to withdraw from the 2025 election campaign,” the release said.
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