ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – The leader of the main opposition New National Party (NNP), Emmalin Pierre, was sworn in Tuesday as the new Opposition Leader in Parliament less than two weeks after the incumbent and former prime minister Dr. Keith Mitchell had informed Grenadians that he was stepping from the post.
Newly sworn in Opposition Leader, Emmalin Pierre, flanked by her colleagues Kate Lewis Peters and Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen.Pierre, 50, who took over the leadership of the NNP last year after Mitchell also stepped down after 30 years in the position, was sworn in by Governor General Dame Cecile La Grenade without the usual fanfare. She was accompanied by opposition colleagues, Kate Lewis Peters and Dr. Clarice Modeste-Curwen.
In a message posted on her Facebook page, Pierre apologised to her family and close relatives for her inability to notify them in advance of her appointment.
“My Apologies to my family, close friends and supporters. I was presented this morning with my instrument of appointment as Leader of his Majesty’s Opposition. Since I had no prior notice, I was unable to notify or invite you to the ceremony. Thank you, sister Kate and sister Clarice who were there, and shared the moment with me,” she wrote.
Pierre and two other opposition legislators had been summoned to a meeting by the Governor General and following that meeting she presented the instrument of appointment and sworn into office.
Mitchell, who became Opposition Leader after the June 2022 general election, said that Pierre, the first NNP female leader will have his support reiterating his confidence in her ability “to lead with strength, empathy and deep love for the people of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique”.
