EBC: 42 candidates file for THA elections

The Elections and Boundaries Commission, Frederick Street, Port of Spain. - File photo

A total of 42 candidates will contest the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) elections scheduled for Monday January 12.

This was disclosed by the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) in a press release on December 19.

The EBC said four political parties submitted candidates for the election.

The Innovative Democratic Alliance, it said, will field 11 candidates, while the People’s National Movement and the Tobago People’s Party will each contest all 15 seats.

The Unity of the People, the EBC release said, had submitted one candidate.

The commission noted that Nomination Day proceedings were conducted smoothly and successfully on Friday across the island, in keeping with established electoral procedures.