Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar SC says she remains focused on tackling the illegal drug trade, despite what she described as political attempts to target her during Saturday’s African Emancipation Day celebrations.
In a statement on Monday, Mrs Persad-Bissessar said she believed there were plans by political opponents and others to use the African Emancipation Day celebrations to attack her, but those efforts did not materialise because she did not attend the event.
“The PNM, the local drug mafia and their supporters grand political strategy to “curse Kamla” sadly for them flopped at Emancipation celebrations when I didn’t attend.”
She said those efforts were unsuccessful and suggested there would be other opportunities for political criticism.
“Unfortunately they are now very sad that they didn’t get the opportunity. So sorry to disappoint the PNM and local drug mafia but cheer up there will always be another opportunity to disparage Afro and Indo Trinidadians who support the UNC.”
The Prime Minister also criticised what she described as the example being set for younger generations.
“That is the example that the PNM MPs and supporters set for the younger generations, to denigrate and desecrate Emancipation Day.”
Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar said she would continue focusing on the Government’s efforts, including addressing the illegal drug trade.
“I eagerly look forward to round two of “curse Kamla” on Independence Day. Until then the fight against the drug trade continues.”