A tragic automobile accident in the Prospect-Brighton area has claimed the life of an apparent supporter of the newly victorious New Democratic Party (NDP), casting a somber shadow over the party’s historic electoral triumph. The incident occurred mere hours after the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Godwin Friday.
According to an eyewitness account provided to iWitness News, the deceased individual was reportedly traveling in a vehicle bearing the license plate PE51 when the accident transpired. The man was visibly identified as an NDP supporter, wearing the party’s campaign t-shirt at the time of the incident. Preliminary reports indicate the vehicle collided with a structural wall and subsequently overturned, resulting in fatal injuries.
This unfortunate event unfolded against the backdrop of significant political transformation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The NDP, after spending over a quarter-century in political opposition, achieved a landslide victory in Thursday’s general election, securing 14 of the available 15 parliamentary seats. The party’s return to power culminated in Friday’s official swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Montrose, located on the outskirts of Kingstown.
Earlier on Friday, thousands of jubilant NDP supporters had participated in victory celebrations throughout the capital city. The festivities included musical processions and public demonstrations of joy following the arrival of Prime Minister-designate Friday from his residence in Bequia, where he had spent election night. The tragic accident serves as a stark reminder of life’s fragility even during moments of national celebration and political transition.