Opposition slams Marks for water tank promise to JLP workers in NE Manchester

People’s National Party (PNP) candidate for North East Manchester, Valenton Wint, has strongly condemned recent remarks made by Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate in the seat, Audrey Marks, who pledged to distribute 50 water tanks specifically to JLP workers.

Marks told supporters at a meeting on Sunday that 50 black water tanks will be distributed to party workers this week as part of efforts to “look after" them.

"We're starting with 50 this week… All the workers will be getting water because... pastor christen him pickney first," Marks said.

However, Wint asserts that the comments are a blatant example of political tribalism and represent a dangerous approach to distributing resources.

“The People’s National Party utterly rejects this vulgar, divisive and outdated style of politics," he stated.

“It is appalling and deeply troubling that a candidate seeking to represent the people would openly declare that basic necessities like water storage tanks will be reserved for those aligned with her party,” said Wint. “This is not leadership, this is political corruption cloaked in partisanship.”

Wint said vital resources, such as water tanks during a time of drought and water crisis, must never be used as political tools to reward loyalty.

“I certainly hope that it is not public resources that will be used to fund this partisan election promise from the JLP. Every Jamaican, regardless of party colour, deserves equal access to services and assistance. The role of an MP is to uplift the entire constituency, not just a select few wearing green shirts,” he declared.

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