Former minister urges Grenadians to support NNP
Published:Tuesday | June 24, 2008 | 11:02 AM
Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Raphael Fletcher, whose resignation led to the collapse of the Keith Mitchell government, has come forward to endorse the party ahead of the July 8 general elections.
Dr. Fletcher, who quit the government over differences with Prime Minister Mitchell, appeared on a New National Party (NNP), platform calling on Grenadians to support the party’s request for a fourth straight term in office.
Dr. Fletcher\'s endorsement of the NNP has come as a surprise to political observers since he was a harsh critic of the Mitchell administration following his departure 10 years ago.
He is the latest in a number of former government ministers, who fell out with the government but have returned to support its election campaign.