Dr Keith Rowley says he will tender his resignation as PNM leader during today’s meeting of the party’s General Council.

He adds that the resignation will become effective tomorrow, May 1st 2025.

The announcement came via a post on his Facebook page this morning.

The statement is as follows:

On January 06, 2025 I indicated my intention to step down as Political Leader of the People’s National Movement with the party holding a convention to elect a new Political Leader in September.

In March, on my last day in office as Prime Minister, I informed the country that, although my term as Political Leader legally runs until 2026, it was my intention to vacate this position at the earliest opportunity in consultation with the Leadership of the Movement.

Today I will address the General Council and tender my resignation as Political Leader of the People’s National Movement which will take effect from tomorrow – Thursday 01 May, 2025.

This completes my disengagement firstly in the Government (March 16, 2025) and finally, in the party, (May 01, 2025).

I offer my sincere thanks to all for the opportunity to be of service in the various offices.

I extend my best wishes to the PNM and the nation.

May Almighty God continue to bless us all in the nation of Trinidad and Tobago.