FORMER commissioner of police and political leader of the National Transformation Alliance (NTA) Gary Griffith has announced his resignation from the party's leadership. In a phone interview with Newsday on May 8, Griffith said he did not know what the future held but added he would continue to serve Trinidad and Tobago.

“I have resigned, but there should be no major concern. This is not surprising: that's just how I am. I've been a team player throughout my life. And as a team player, when you're not successful in your mission, the honourable thing to do is step down and allow others to take the lead.”

Griffith expressed hope his departure would give the NTA an opportunity to grow and evolve. He said no political party, organisation, or team should be built around a single individual, as it would undermine the spirit of teamwork.