Political leader of the United Workers Party (UWP), Lennox Linton, has told delegates that there is no leadership struggle within the hierarchy of the party.
The UWP held its delegates’ conference on Sunday amidst allegations by some that there is a leadership issue in the party between Linton and his deputy, Joshua Francis.
But Linton told delegates that this is not the case saying the party has a duly elected leader.
“There is no leadership struggle in the UWP,” he stated. “The UWP has a leader duly elected who is not a dictator and has no intentions of becoming a dictator. It is his wish that all ideas must contend at all time and all those who feel that they have leadership capabilities and capacities and would like to offer themselves to leaders with their members, they are free to do so at any time…”
He noted that there is an “abundance of leadership talent” within the party’s parliamentary group “for leadership succession in the party whenever that need arises.”
Linton stated that opponents of the UWP is on a mission to destroy the party and it is up to members to determine whether they are successful or not.
“The more our truths beat their lies into the ground, the more they return with additional lies in absolute desperation,” he said. “They are on a mission to destroy. I only want to say, the only nice thing about it that only we, you, you, you, you all of us together, only we, the members of the UWP can determine whether they succeed or whether they fail.”
He said the party member must stand united as one.
“If we stand together; if we stand for each other, if we effectively define who we are, what we stand for and what we have been achieving in the public interest then there will be no leadership issue worth mentioning on radio, on social media or anywhere else,” Linton stated.
When last Labour Party had a Council meeting? Why they vent on U W P and they do not check their back yard. You all do not choose leadership for us. Go choose your leadership, if you are satisfied we are more than satistied with ours. Change must come some day. We are a UNITED body and we stand stronger than ever.
This team needs a real leader. Good team but questionable leadership. This leader can take this team no where soon. but I hope that time will create opportunities for improvements. Good intentions.
He said the party member must stand united as one. “If we stand together; if we stand for each other, if we effectively define who we are, what we stand for and what we have been achieving in the public interest then there will be no leadership issue worth mentioning on radio, on social media or anywhere else,” Linton stated”—News Article
This is the last paragraph of the news article and as far as I am concerned it is still written in the negative stance.
The terms “if” and “then” means that things are not yet on the processing side; that means there could never be any production.
For example: “If I can get those fire logs lighted then I can cook some food”. So until those logs are on fire there will be no cooked food. That is the sound which I perceive in that quote above. Hence we have another set of words from Linton which larks the “Essence” of Truth and Positivity–good grief!
A pride before a fall. He exalt himself will be humbled. He who humbles himself will be exalted. Step down it will be best for you my friend. You have some issue to deal with.
The UWP has to remain strong behind Mr. Linton, the Labourits are trying divide and rule.That is how they got rid of the real Labour Party when labour was about the people, in Eugenia time, divide to rule, so UWP do not lose heart, and Joshua do not fall for their game. Stay with the party.
Here is an analogy if you are running a business and the business keeps going down year in year out doing the same thing. Are you going to run business as usual hoping for the best or are you going to change the way of doing things by removing those incompetent personnel at the top? other wise you cannot expect a different result by doing the same thing
Face the facts, it, was mr. Linton’s party Team Dominica that won three seats at the expense of Roosevelt Skerrit’s party, despite mr. Linton fighting with one hand tied behind his back. It is mr. Linton’s party that is going up and mr. Skerrit’s party that is going down. That is some competition mr. Skerrit is facing!
Right now if you want to be a rich person just be a PASTOR or a POLITICIAN. As for the former you getting thousands in a twinkle of an eye. Well well some people have it easy while others have to work their guts out.
De Animal Farm.
Congratulations are in order for the entire TEAM who VEX lost
Lennox needs to go. The UWP has not learnt lessons of the past and follow old failed strategies. He is too arrogant and disconnected from the people. Barking constantly at Skerrit will not win him the support needed to win an election. People need to read what the characteristics are of great leaders and compare them to his own. His natural persona does not cut it. UWP need to find someone who has that potential to lead them who possesses the natural characteristics of a great leader. Mediocre will not beat the DLP.
I think he has you nervous.You have no role to play in whether he stays or goes….Concentrate on your corrupt DLP.Donkey has no right in horses game!
The DFP need to be awakened from their deep slumber and the UWP “Dream Team” need to be blindsided, leaving Lennox, Thomson and Hector holding the UWP line. I would definitely support a DFP merger with all but those 3 UWP members. Let’s do it!
I’m not saying I don’t believe it, but it would seem to be a more convincing statement of unity if it came from Mr Francis rather than Mr Linton.
@Steve Forrester
You always seem to be speaking my sentiment; I certainly agree with about this one
You are entitled to your opinion of course. But I am listening to Matt Peltier on Q95 raising money for Lennox to pay Pinard- Byrne. They are all paying in E.C.$. and U.S.$. Sir and not in Bitcoin.
So what?
Once again, I will give you my response to my Labour Comrades propaganda campaign in metaphor…Let’s say you have two dogs in your yard, one is aggressive and vicious, ready to protect your home and family, while the other is humble and hardly barks. Now everybody loves the quiet and humble dog but it cannot protect your home and family. The thief and his friends pass by and advise you to get rid of the aggressive dog and put the humble dog in front of the yard. WHY??? Because the thief wishes to walk right pass your humble dog, patting it on its head, break into your home when you are gone, steal your t.v., laptop, jewelry, cash, appliances and tools then walk right out without even a single bark from the humble dog. Labourite Comrades,, your campaign to get rid of the dog that protects my home and family WILL NOT SUCCEED!!! Although we all love that sweet, humble-spirited dog, we all know that your thieving friends will attempt to walk right past him and rob us blind. THANKS!
so the people of dominica are the thieves? hahaha wrong analogy try again.
Truth be told everyone expected that from the time Linton was nominated.
The Rt Hon Lennox Linton has made it clear that maximum 2-years term in office for him (not greedy at all).
I’m sure that The Rt Hon Joshua Francis will be the first to admit that he isn’t just yet (well-rounded) of leadership material. However, he is perfectly aligned to get there in quick time soon. Mr Francis needs to seat tight and learn the ropes, learn from Mr Linton in anticipation of moving smoothly into the hot seat. In terms of skills set, there requires a certain type of intelligence, common sense, honest, intergrity and creativity. It calls for one who can think out of the box to see the nation through tough times, so its going to need some ingenuity.
Oh yeah and dogged determination… and that’s where The Rt Hon Lennox Linton is “leaps and bounds above the rest”, including the current PM.
Why is it that Labourite feel that it is their need to decide who should be the leader of the UWP ? why? Why? Why ? Why is it so important to you all that Lennox Linton is removed ? I just don’t understand. Mr Joshua Francis will get there when his turns comes around, do not force anything on him like all you leader doing to all you . Like it or not Lennox Linton is one of the best thing that has happen to the UWP and Dominica during this terror reign of Roosvelt Skerrrit and his gang . Mr Francis personality is not equip to handle Skerrit right now. . You all realize all you cannot shake Lennox upside down like an empty bag of coal so all you trying to get him out , but he gonna stay .
In case your question is not rhetoric, what is they want to remove skerrit but they prefer sikiri to lead than lennox? would you put your pride in the way of an opportunity to get back in office? Or would you stay in the yard unless they vote your leader? remember there are more of them than there are of you.
@Dominican THOSE UWP candidates have no pride.Labourites should concentrate on who will replace Skerrit as leader of their CORRUPT party….Remember you all were always hollering and screaming,,,,,,IF NOT SKERRIT, THEN WHO…This is how empty this gang called DLP is.Skerrit is everything,the other clowns are useless
Forget it bro. your tactics are not working. We recognize you as a false prophet. That fake psychology degree and majee of Skerrit not working on us, no sir, he has lost the plot this time.
And is not Skerrit they have to handle is the country and its people. so give the people what they want. you doh see nobody shows up to lennox protests not even hhis own party member? Let sikiri call a protest and you will see
What terror reign? Well at this time KPB is the only one holding Lennox upside down and shaking him to get 80K that is owed to him.
@Me, MY Dog and I – Well said. It’s all part of a covert plan by these Labourites to try to get their tormentor Lennox out of the way. I don’t know why they don’t mind their own business and instead try to figure out which of them should replace Skerrit as leader of the Labour party. After all, is leadership change they seem to be fascinated with.
I’m thinking that if Lennox is such a bad leader & “not good” leader for the UWP, then the party that stands to benefit is the Labour party because a bad ‘not good’ leader will only make the UWP struggle. Why, oh why then would these Labourites want to strengthen their opponent by telling it to get another leader? Is like they like the UWP so or wha? These brazen liars are even saying that if Joshua is made leader, they would vote for the UWP.
These Labourites really think everybody is dotish like them.
If you are happy for the UWP to remain in opposition = Lennox remaining leader of the opposition = Labour and Skeritt remain in power….that is sad. I have voted labour in the past and declined the last election simply because I believe we (Dominica) have had enough of labour (Skeritt) and the leadership of UWP does not cut it for me to be leader of the country. Opposition? Fine! Government? Nah!
Your comment has some truth to it , but on the other hand would you trust the country to Linton.
Because what we are seeing out of him is street, down right gutter.
he needs to convince the masses that in an international setting he won’t embarrass the country or it’s peoples. We need fraiche ideas on the table, to generate jobs and stimulate the economy, but Linton needs to mature into a leader, Mr.Francis would do a better job than like.
Mr.Linton is too confrontational, he has to learn wisdom, and if this is the best thing that happen to the UWP, well sorry but your choices are pretty limited if that’s the case.
Mr. Linton is too divisive of a leader to be at the helm of a party that has been seeking re-elections since 2000. I don’t know Mr. Francis so I am in no position to say “yea” or “nay” to his succession as leader of the UWP. So, I say, if your strategy and/or aspiration is to have someone in House of Assembly or the media that will be supposedly “be tough” in the criticisms, then sure … Linton can fulfill that mission. If your goal is regime change by a democratic process, then the UWP should look within it’s ranks for a replacement.
Amen!
Matt on a campaign on Q95 to raise $80000.00 to save his butt. That’s fine! I suppose his followers will foot that bill. No matter how, The important thing is he got to pay; whether by him or his followers. PAY UP or suffer the consequences. Not interested where the monies come from. Hope Matt and his followers are ready for the next phase from the Privy Council which maybe very soon for another Five digit $ amount plus other pending cases in the courts . MORE TO COME! Just listening.
Boss, whoever fool you are, come Monday, the 18th of January, America will be remembering the life of Martin Luther King jr, who gave his life for the freedom and liberation of Black people. I was a child when he gave his life for me but today I can boldly say that the freedoms that we now enjoy in the US, would not have been possible. What is $80,000 dollars in compared to the blood of MLK? Sadly, MLK is not there to see the cost of his blood, but I guarantee you LL will not only be there to see, but he will lead us into our freedom. By the way KOTB, you too will one day thank LL for his sacrifice because it will be freedom for all of us. Furthermore, I’m quite sure you heard the story of how Judas betrayed Christ for money. However, after the innocent one gave his life for us, that same Judas hung himself. That same money LL is going to pay for our freedom will be a testimony against his enemies and I can tell you that some of them will do just like Judas!
@ Kid. You are empty,senseless and straying from the topic.You are too intellectually dunce to underand what the discussion is all about here.
Rejoice Kid on the Block Lennox is the victim – not seeing further than your nose meanwhile there are people who are out there enjoying the unexplained millions that were flinched out of Dominica under the passport sales for the Layou River Hotel project. So rejoice fools rejoice – while those that benefit continue to hold us little black boys in contempt and in exploitation. Lennox is the prize – the Layou Hotel they boast that was going to be completed in 14 months after the so called successful case in the BVI is still there steering us in the face and the people of Layou , and St. Joe who were promised jobs are still on the block but is Lennox you all after – what fools you all are embey wey papa Dominic kne mon kqe sort boy!!
” Kid on the Block” we know where the money coming from to pay the $80,000.00 if you didn’t know it is from us ordinary Dominicans little black boys and girls and we are proud of that because it is in the public interest. So now you know where the money to pay Lennox court fine is coming from can you or somebody else like you please tell us where all the millions from the sale of the passports for the Layou River Hotel project gone to? Can you answer; where is the passport money?. After the so call success of the BVI case didn’t certain people you so adamantly support promise the villagers of Layou and St. Joseph that in the not to distance future they will all be employed in construction, in services and in the hospitality and farming industry?- what has happened Kid on the Block where are the jobs ? mageysa bondieu- where all the money gone somebody answer us please. I suspect KID ON THE BLOCK is satisfied being on the block so he will not choose to answer!!
We not broke, we are not beggars we will pay, tell them bring more, we love our country, he is frighting for all of us MYOB.
Don’t see why people cares about what goes on in these people party. I for one don’t care, not one of them eve e if put together is worth a dime. In other words yon paka fe lot. Excuse my kweole.
@real possie, very soon and I repeat VERY SOON you all will start to cry as truth will finally bring an end to the politics of lies, corruption, hate and hypocrisy. One more thing Possie, the stone that the builder rejected will become the chief corner stone. Joseph suffered more than that by his own brothers; but he was elevated by God to deliver them. You remember how his brothers cried when they saw it was the same Joseph that they tried to kill and sent to jail for lies? There is still a God above!
Don’t worry Possie, the country will survive without you.
Mr Linton, you are the worst thing that has happened to the U.W.P. Give Mr Francis a chance he has true leadership characteristics.
@Seven Oceans, YOU are the worse thing Dominica has ever produced. Is foolish people like yourself that cause Dominica to be where it is today
All you want Linton to go so all you can take over, do not tell us who is the best and worst for our party. Linton all the way!
Mr Linton doesnt mix his words. None is perfect, he has his imperfectness like we all do. Mr J Francis is no exception, and he’s got a very cool demeanor, but Mr J is much too nice and soft to be the Leader of Opposition, he is not tough enough to stand up to the PM, CC, Speaket of the House. That is what the ruling party would like to prey on JOSSH”S niceness, and as J J woud say, they wipe the floor with him. Dominica would automatically become a one party State hmmmm. HON. LL is the main and best man to be the leader of the opposition, he is the only man that can make the PM stomach turn, without uttering one word haaaa, no wonder they trying their best to denigrate LL any opportunity they get, but LL shall NOT be MOVED. He got them TREMBLING, ALL OF THEM, FROM CAPTAIN TO COOK HAAAAAAA. We stand with you Double L. PEACE!
Oh so UWP accept to stay in opposition? Ok well leave those people and their lennox alone ok
Linton is just as pompous as skerrit, therefore what is the point of removing one and putting the other? the opposition will never see the seat of govt with lennox so stop trying to force yourself on people lennox. Only Joshua can make uwp win and its not only labourites saying that. Ok even if you say is labourites saying that there are more of them than there are of you so you still need to give Joshua the lead.
@Dominican – The year just start but I must say that some of all you are already hotting up the race to win DNO’s 2016 Most foolish Post Award.
I nominate yours to that category okay.
Foolish your pride have you saying that
we will see, but you done know
I honestly don’t know if there is a leadership struggle in the UWP; really doesn’t matter to me. I fully support Rose’s implied position – and that of many – that in order to take the part to victory the UWP needs a different leader to Hon Linton, and Hon J Francis appears to be a suitable alternative. I personally like a lot about him. I know that there are many voters – like myself – still voting for labour representation, and some abstaining, simply because the current leadership of the UWP is not preferred. There is really no need for any leadership struggle. BUT, the party has to acknowledge this reality, be mature, and move accordingly in its own interest and that of Dominica. We will have to wait and see…but until then we are most likely stuck with more of Hon Skeritt and the DLP.
So correct but pride goes before a fall
I believe that you should go clean your backyard first.The DLP definitely needs a new leader.Charity starts at home…Can you remember you were saying,,,,IF NOT SKERRIT THEN WHO…Go find the person now…UWP leader is honourable Linton.
trouble already?
Folks, beware of this covert psychological campaign by agents of the other side who seem intent on creating an illusion of some leadership struggle in the UWP. The Labour party can never be so loving of the UWP that it wants them to put somebody who THEY CLAIM is ‘better & stronger’ than Lennox to the lead the UWP.
So they want the UWP to get a ‘better & stronger’ leader to beat them in the Labour party? Yeah right. The only people these delusional Labourites are fooling are themselves and the rest of their delusional cabal.
UNITED Workers Party – Keep up the battle against rampant bold-faced corruption in government.
We all know that there is nothing of that nature going on. But thanks for reiterating the point.
There are those on the other side who would love to see that happen,but we are united behind our distinguished leader.
Don’t allow these nincompoops to distract you sir. Continue to be a voice for the people. We need strong, visionary and intelligent leadership especially NOW. Not this pack of wolves that’s currently destroying Dominica with their lies,thievery and corruption.
We don’t expect Mr Pompous to admit. This changes nothing
If the U W P wants to get in power they need to change Mr.Linton as there leader we shouldn’t trust he’s temperament,We need a change of leadership in Dominca all the Labor party Ministers need to be ousted
You might as well focus on who will succeed Skerrit as leader because before this year is over he will be thing of the past. The bad thing is, he destroyed the DLP, as only Ian and Reggie that are real laborites and they are not leadership material.. The others are not even Freedomites as they killed the true Freedom party, thanks to Charlo. That’s the question you all should be asking
Mr. Linton, You lake of judgement you behave like you insane,We need a change of leadership in Dominica,And it seems all the Labor Party Ministers scared of Mr.Skerrit.Dominicans shouldn’t trust your behaviour Mr.Linton,Theres folks in U W P can be a better leader than Mr.Skerrit.
Dahman, Message to you No Labour Party ministers scared of Mr Skerrit, just as that rat bag Leader of the Workers party your mind is playing trix on you, what you and your lots don’t know is all Labour ministers are united with the Prime minister Skerrit, so you haters can sock that is all you lots are good for.
In the last paragraph is He sending that message to a particular member in his party?
In the DLP
attempt to destroy the party,Joshua is the one they are trying to use,despite the fact that he keeps on REBUKING the WICKEDS in the name of the LORD…
You make no sense so shut your ……..
I don’t think there is a problem for leadership within the party. However, I am of the opinion that in order to take the party to victory Mr. Joshua Francis would be a better person. He is more of a peoples’ person who is able to get followers without even trying too hard.
In terms of maturity,leadership,preparedness,etc…The best by a long long way is the honourable Linton…Joshua is not ready, and he admits it.
maturity= cussing everybody and always in a mepuis and constant lawsuit where the members have to foot the bill
leadership= well too much to say
Maturity??? Leadership??? Ha-ha. Too early for an April Fool’s joke.
Rose, I honestly don’t know if there is a leadership struggle in the UWP, really doesn’t matter to me. I fully support your implied position – and that of many – that in order to take the part to victory the UWP needs a different leader to Hon Linton, and Hon J Francis appears to be a suitable alternative. I personally like a lot about him. I know that there are many – other – voters still voting labour representation, and some abstaining, simply because the current leadership of the UWP is not preferred. There is really no need for any struggle. BUT, the party has to acknowledge this reality, be mature, and move accordingly in its own interest and that of Dominica. We will have to wait and see…
And that is the best comment here
Linton should just step down and let Joshua Francis be the leader of UWP. Joshua is a better leader than Linton. More people will support the party if the change is made.
Listen you knucklehead supporters of Skerrit. Joshua Francis is not for sale. His name is not Julius Timothy or Loreen Bannis Roberts. Worry about your own problem that it have inside your own cabinet and not about Team Dominica. They know they are not perfect like your God Skerrit and they are not afraid of each other but speak their minds. each man and woman have their time. This is Lennox’ time like Winston Churchill against Hitler. Better times are coming. Skerrit will leave you all in the lurch and look after yourselves when the kaka really hits the fan and he abandons you. What are you going to do then?
Beautifully put Mr. Linton