Unhappy feelings amongst some NDP Supporters

Editor: It is public knowledge that some NDP supporters are not happy with the government approach relative to the Public Service. Some alleged that the former administration deliberately victimized NDP supporters, also, placed ULP supporters as head of government boards, statutory bodies and departments to name a few. In an article entitled, “Who is really advising the Minister of the Public Service,” published in the Vincentian Newspaper, dated February 20, 2026, the writer said, “And for the next twenty-five years of ULP rule (2021-2025), the public service has never in its history seen such mayhem, vindictiveness and utter wickedness committed against all NDP supporters…”. If it is true that all NDP supporters were victimized by the ULP government, something is wrong with our political system. Perhaps the time has come for it to be revamped.

Given the alleged victimization by the previous government, some NDP supporters think that the present administration should do the same as their predecessors. Objectively speaking, this kind of thinking is vengeful and egoistic. In fact, it’s a recipe for disaster.

Here are four reasons that this approach is wrong in every sense of the word. One, it’s not a measured or workable solution. Admittedly, the past government did not get everything right. Mistakes were made, and it is probably those mistakes that led to their defeat at the polls. Nonetheless, we must still be guided by ethical values, biblical and moral principles. Our focus should center on healing the alleged hurt, not perpetrating it. Further, focus on national development that will benefit all Vincentians regardless of political affiliation. Two, it will prove that the present government is no different from the previous one. Mahatma Gandi said: “An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” The government’s level headed approach to political governance is commendable. There’s intention to right the alleged wrong. It is only as the government does what is right that it has the moral authority to speak against wrong.

Three, it will disadvantage some faithful and dedicated civil servants. Nepotism and hegemony style of leadership never benefit the masses. The government is obligated to serve everyone, not a selected few. History shows what can happen when one class of people is favoured above the other. We build a stronger nation when everyone is respected and treated justly regardless of political connection. Four, it will only widen the social, economical and political divide. Human beings are by nature prone to divisiveness. Sadly, our inherited colonial system of politics adds to the fiasco. We owe it to ourselves to foster camaraderie, togetherness and provide opportunities for every Vincentian to succeed.

It is clear that with respect to the public service, some NDP supporters expected redemption for the alleged victimization perpetrated by the ULP regime. That it has not materialized left them unhappy and disgruntled.

The Watch Dog