Progressive Empowerment Party
Progressive Empowerment Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Phillip Edward Alexander |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Dissolved | 2025 |
| Succeeded by | United National Congress |
| Colors | Orange |
The Progressive Empowerment Party (PEP) was a political party in Trinidad and Tobago.
History
[edit]The Progressive Empowerment Party was founded in 2017. The PEP sought to become the country's third party.[1]
The PEP stood 31 candidates in the 2020 Trinidad and Tobago general election but won no seats.[2] They stood candidates in the 2023 Trinidadian local elections but performed poorly.[3]
In November 2023, its founder and political leader, Phillip Edward Alexander resigned.[4] Limma McLeod Wilkinson became its interim leader.[5] In March 2024, Alexander returned as leader.[6]
The PEP contested the 2025 Trinidad and Tobago general election as part of the Coalition of Interests) with the United National Congress and the Laventille Outreach for Vertical Enrichment movement.[7] The PEP contested three seats[8] — Diego Martin West, Diego Martin North/East, and Port of Spain North/Saint Ann's West,[9] where Alexander challenged prime minister Stuart Young.[10]
The party won no seats in the election,[11] and announced its intention to disband. Alexander announced that he will be joining the UNC and that he "anticipate[d] roles for members of the PEP within the UNC".[12] Phillip Alexander joined the Persad-Bissessar administration as Minister in the Ministry of Housing.[13]
Electoral history
[edit]| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,930 | 0.90 | 0 | New |
| 2025 | 9,373[11] | 1.5% | 0 | — |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Perez-Sobers, An-drea. "PEP now officially T&T's third party—Alexander". www.guardian.co.tt. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Superville, Shane (2020-07-15). "PEP in step with 31 candidates". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Rampersad, Sharlene (2023-08-15). "No LGE win but PEP 'ready for general election'". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Reporter, Newsday (2023-11-16). "PEP makes changes after Alexander resigns". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Sambrano, Chester (2023-12-02). "PEP appoints new interim political leader - CNC3". Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Polo, Dareece (2024-03-05). "Rumblings in PEP as Phillip returns as leader - CNC3". Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ "Kamla announces coalition with OWTU, PEP, LOVE". Trinidad Express Newspapers. 2025-02-12. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Souza, Janelle De (2025-03-23). "PEP to contest three general election seats". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ Narcis-Scope, Fern (2025-04-08). Notice of Taking a Poll – Listing of Candidates and Polling Stations for the 2025 Parliamentary Elections (PDF). Elections and Boundaries Commission. Archived (PDF) from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ^ "Alexander Takes on Young in GE 2025". AZP News. 2025-03-23. Retrieved 2025-04-16.
- ^ a b ELECTIONS AND BOUNDARIES COMMISSION. PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS 2025. DETAILED PRELIMINARY RESULTS
- ^ Polo, Dareece (2025-05-03). "PEP to disband as Phillip joins UNC". Trinidad and Tobago Guardian. Retrieved 2025-05-03.
- ^ Kissoon, Carolyn (2025-05-07). "Phillip Edward Alexander sworn in as 3rd Minister in the Ministry of Housing". Trinidad Express Newspapers. Retrieved 2025-05-10.