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NDP claims victory in St. Vincent election
In the recent election in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the New Democratic Party (NDP) claimed victory.
Their leader, Godwin Friday, announced the win on social media.
This is a big deal because it could end the long rule of the Unity Labour Party (ULP), which has been in power for 24 years.
People dressed in yellow, the NDP's color, celebrated in the streets.
The current prime minister, Ralph Gonsalves, has been in office since 2001 and was seeking another term.
Other leaders in the region have congratulated both Gonsalves and Friday.
The NDP has previously talked about changing the country's relationship with Taiwan, but their recent manifesto did not mention it.
The New Democratic Party (NDP) claimed victory in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' election.
NDP leader Godwin Friday announced the win on social media before official results were released.
An NDP win would end the Unity Labour Party's (ULP) 24-year rule, with Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves seeking a sixth term.
Celebrations with yellow flags, fireworks, and music were seen across the country.
The NDP has previously proposed severing ties with Taiwan, but their recent manifesto did not mention it.
- Who
- New Democratic Party (NDP) led by Godwin Friday
- What
- Claimed victory in the general election
- Where
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- When
- Thursday
- Why
- To end the Unity Labour Party's 24 years in power
Key facts
- Winning Party
- New Democratic Party (NDP)
- Leader of NDP
- Godwin Friday
- Ruling Party
- Unity Labour Party (ULP)
- Years in Power by ULP
- 24
- Date of Victory Declaration
- Thursday
- Current Prime Minister
- Ralph Gonsalves
- NDP Party Color
- Yellow
- NDP's Stance on Taiwan
- Previously proposed severing ties, but manifesto did not mention it
Quotes
Allen Chastanet
Former prime minister and leader of St Lucia’s conservative opposition
“Congratulations to my brother. Yellow is the code.”
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