PM Roosevelt Skerrit has congratulated Dr. Vince Henderson for winning the Grand Bay by-election which took place on Thursday. He also appreciated Dominicans for voting for the DLP to ensure Henderson’s victory. Henderson won with 1,129 votes and Julius Gabriel had 161 votes, while Clarenton Andrew scored only three votes.
Henderson won by 87.32%. Skerrit said he looks forward to seeing Henderson at the national assembly and expects the people of Grand Bay to begin to enjoy his political interventions very soon. On his own part, Henderson said he is grateful to the people of Grandbay for voting him in, and promised to bring his experience to bear in fighting for the constituency.
He emphasized that he is a native of Grand Bay, and all the people of the constituency are one regardless of their affiliations. He said he will deploy the best of his experience and ability to uplift the area and restore hope to everyone. He urged on the people to support him in his fight for the region.
All I ask of you is to believe in me but more importantly, to work with me. I need you to hold my hand and I need you to be there. I need you to have my back because when I go out there fighting for you, I want to know that you are standing right there for me.
Dr. Vince Henderson
While thanking his campaign team for their hard work, Henderson also appreciated the former representatives of Grand Bay for all their efforts at lifting up the constituency. He highlighted the past contributions of late PM Pierre Charles, John Fabian, Justina Charles, and Edward Registe among others. He said everyone must join hands to sustain the legacies of these former leaders.
We have to build Grand Bay in the memory of those who were lost and those who served. We will work to create opportunities for you so that you can get good employment, training and to build on the legacy that have been left before me. I want you to be willing so that when we extend a hand you will take it so that you can lift yourself up.
Dr. Vince Henderson
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