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Former Deputy Political Leader of the Progressive Democratic Patriots, Kezel Jackson has formed her own party.


It's called the All People's Party. Ms. Jackson was in Tobago on Monday where she told us Senior multimedia journalist Elizabeth Williams that her party is ready to contest any election called.
Transcript
00:00Why did you decide to get into politics?
00:03If you look into Trinidad and Tobago right now, the country needs a leader.
00:08There's a level of political stagnation in our climate right now, Liz, that we cannot deny.
00:14From the rich to the poor, the different echelons will say the very same thing.
00:19The economy is stagnated. The crime is out of control.
00:23We have an unjust justice system.
00:26We have an unhealthy healthcare system.
00:29Right now, there's no opportunities, no jobs.
00:32Most young people are crying out.
00:34They are crying out for representation and inclusivity.
00:37Hence the reason why the All People's Party right now is basically the mantra of the ground.
00:42Officially registered late last year,
00:45Ms. Jackson told us her party is ready to contest any election in Trinidad and Tobago.
00:52Even if they call an early election this year, we will be ready.
00:56What about the Tobago House of Assembly elections?
00:59Will you be contesting East and West?
01:02Both. East and West, as the name suggests.
01:05I was speaking earlier, and as a mother, as you would know,
01:09we can't love one child and leave out the other.
01:13So when I say Trinidad and Tobago, I mean just that,
01:16representation for both Trinidad and Tobago.
01:20So yes, we will be contesting in Tobago as well.
01:23I would say that sometimes when you're planting a tree,
01:26sometimes the roots grow in places very much unknown.
01:29But you continue to water that tree nevertheless.
01:32And that tree was watered. The passion for the people is there.
01:35So you go and you grow, as God permits.
01:39Ms. Jackson wants in Tobago for her back-to-school drive,
01:42assisting single mothers in preparing their children for the upcoming school term.
01:48Elizabeth Williams, TV6 News.
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