Following recent speculation about potential replacements for former Opposition Senator Janelle John-Bates, Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis has publicly announced her disinterest in the position. Cudjoe-Lewis, in a statement shared on social media, clarified that her full attention is currently dedicated to her role as the Political Leader of the People\u2019s National Movement (PNM) Tobago Council. <\/p>\n
Her primary focus, she noted, is working ‘in the trenches’ with the people of Tobago. She expressed a strong commitment to rebuilding the party, fortifying the movement, and preparing the Opposition for the future. Cudjoe-Lewis emphasized her immediate concern is to establish a ‘credible and effective Opposition in Tobago’ while aligning the PNM to better represent the interests of Tobagonians.<\/p>\n
In her statement, Cudjoe-Lewis also expressed her support for Melanie Roberts-Radgman, acknowledging her work as the sole Tobago Opposition Senator, and endorsed her parliamentary efforts. The statement was released in response to media conjecture suggesting Cudjoe-Lewis as a likely successor for John-Bates, who recently resigned from the Senate amid controversy surrounding a committee inquiry matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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