TOBAGO – The Tobago House of Assembly elections have concluded with definitive results after two electoral recounts failed to alter the outcome of the January 12 vote. The Progressive Democratic Patriots (TPP) achieved a sweeping victory, securing all 15 electoral districts in a historic political shift.
The People’s National Movement (PNM), the previously dominant political force, formally requested recounts in two critical electoral districts: Darrel Spring/Whim and Scarborough/Mt Grace. These recounts were conducted on January 13 under the supervision of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC).
In an official statement released on January 14, the EBC confirmed that the recount process had been completed and the original results remained unchanged. The final tallies revealed:
In Darrel Spring/Whim, TPP candidate Ayanna Webster-Roy secured 838 votes against PNM’s 826 votes, with 14 votes going to the Innovative Democratic Alliance (IDA) and 3 rejected ballots.
In Scarborough/Mt Grace, TPP representative successfully obtained 854 votes compared to PNM’s 702 votes, with 14 votes for IDA and 6 ballots rejected.
The election outcome represents a significant political transformation in Tobago’s governance, marking the first time the TPP has achieved such a comprehensive victory. Political analysts suggest this result indicates shifting voter preferences and potentially signals a new era in Tobago’s political landscape.
The confirmation of results through the recount process demonstrates the integrity of Tobago’s electoral system and the acceptance of democratic outcomes by all participating parties.