PM’s health concerns COP leader: The nation has a right to know

Keith Rowley must tell the nation of Trinidad and Tobago what is the condition of his health

Mahabir elaborated that as PM, Rowley’s health holds implications for the nation’s future

He raised concerns about the leadership of the People’s National Movement (PNM), the severity of Rowley’s medical condition and whether or not it will affect his ability to perform his job as PM in the near future and if he cannot, who the next PM will be

He was speaking following a meeting of the COP’s national council at its Operations Centre in Charlieville

“It is our view that the Prime Minister’s health is the business of Trinidad and Tobago, and in his position as Prime Minister, he cannot say it is private and confidential

We wondered since it is reported that he will be hospitalised in North America for a few days to do his test, and also the fact that the local doctors referred him abroad to have further tests, how serious is his medical condition? And is it going to affect the ability to perform his duties in the near future? If he cannot perform his normal duties, what will happen to the leadership of the PNM, what will happen to our government, who is likely to be the Prime Minister if he cannot manage that function?” Mahabir also spoke on his appointment of three new Deputy Political Leaders: Lorraine Pouchet; Clyde Weatherhead and Dr. Sharon Gopaul-McNichols

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