Very few people in the political sphere are surprised at the announcement that the general election will be held on April 28, saying an election date is what many have been calling for.

A press release from the Office of the Prime Minister on March 18 said Prime Minister Stuart Young advised President Christine Kangaloo to dissolve Parliament with effect from midnight on March 18, that Nomination Day was April 4 and Polling Day was April 28.

National Transformation Alliance (NTA) political leader Gary Griffith told Newsday he actually anticipated that exact date since January and his party was prepared.