The Opposition PNM is preparing to challenge any further extension of the state of emergency (SoE) in the courts, former minister of national security and Member of Parliament for Arouca/Lopinot Marvin Gonzales has said.

Speaking at a PNM public meeting at the Croisée in San Juan on Wednesday evening, he said the Opposition intended to file a constitutional motion if the UNC Government proceeds with plans to seek another extension of the emergency measures.

According to Gonzales, the Government has already signalled its intention to return to Parliament to extend the SoE, and the Opposition was prepared to respond through legal action.