Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe yesterday broke his silence on recent speculation that he will replace Prime Minister Christie as leader of the PLP before the 2007 general election. According to him he has no interest at present in the post.
Mr. Wilchcombe said he continues to fully support Mr. Christie’s leadership. In his opinion, he told The Tribune, there is “no chance” that anyone else will lead the party into the next election.
The minister did not, however, rule out the possibility that he may contest the leadership at some point in the future.
Since Mr. Christie’s stroke several months ago, there has been much speculation as to who would be a suitable replacement. Much of that attention has focused on Mr. Wilchcombe.
Source: The Tribune
