-Norton highlights how he is the right leader for the PNC/R

AUBREY Norton, the Leader of the Opposition, has emphasised the significance of direct engagement with party members and on-the-ground efforts over social media antics.
Despite facing constant criticism from his opponents, Norton has remained resolute in his mission to unify the party, among other objectives.
In an interview with media operatives on Nomination Day for the party’s upcoming congress, Norton said that since he became leader of the PNC/R, he has been engaging party members and groups.
“We have worked on the ground. I have committed to a grassroots party,” he said.

Adding to this, he stated that the party members are aware of his dedication to the PNC/R and of how he has been working with them.
While many have been attempting to cast doubt on his leadership, Norton firmly stated that he is not a newcomer and over the years, he has gained the institutional knowledge of the party.
“Some people make the mistake of believing party elections are won on social media. They are won by engaging party members and delegates,” he said.
Further, Norton stated that he is an approachable person and has been on the ground.
“Persons know they can meet me anywhere and engage me,” he said.

Norton also highlighted that since he assumed the position as leader, the PNC/R’s policies have been consistent. This in spite of his critics stating that the party needs to do more.
Additionally, while those critics have been peddling the rumor mill that there are divisions within the party, Norton has debunked this and even welcomed the competition.
Norton secured 177 nominations; Walton- Desir, nine nominations; Forde, 20 nominations; Volda Lawrence, one nomination; Gary Best, two nominations; Carl Greenidge, four nominations; and Simona Broomes, two nominations. The 22nd Biennial Delegates Congress will be held on June 28-30, 2024.
Norton became leader of the party’s 2021 congress, when he was challenged for the post by Joseph Harmon and Richard Van West Charles.