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JLP candidate's political sign vandalised in Western Westmoreland

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Dr. Garfield James, JLP's prospective candidate for Westmoreland Western and JLP deputy leader Desmond McKenzie
 
An act of vandalism has ignited tension in Westmoreland Western after a billboard bearing the image of prospective Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Dr. Garfield James was defaced with paint early Wednesday morning. 
 
The incident occurred outside the constituency office in Sheffield. 
 
Dr. James says every effort will be made to identify the perpetrators. 
 
He is calling for his political opponents to respect the democratic rights of the people.
 
"It is not looking good for democracy. It has no place in today's Jamaica and we will not tolerate. We are going to ensure that all stones are turned to ensure that we find the respective individuals who are responsible for this," he warned, adding that: "The Jamaica Labour Party will not facilitate or encourage any such actions and we are using this medium to say to those who are responsible, to desist from doing so."
 
JLP deputy leader Desmond McKenzie has also condemned the act of political sabotage in Western Westmoreland. 
 
Mr. McKenzie described the incident as frightening and an orchestrated attempt to cause division by those who feel threatened by the JLP. He said the party will push back against any attempts to instill fear in its supporters.
 
"The Labour Party will not be deterred. Our supporters [are] energised to continue what started in 2020 with real representation for the people of Western Westmoreland. This kind of politics is behind us... and it's something I want to condemn on behalf of the Jamaica Labour Party and to say to our supporters: Be calm, be patient, because this can't and will never stop a third term," he declared. 
 
Mr. McKenzie was in the parish on Wednesday carrying out his duties as Minister of Local Government and Community Development.


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