The Tobago People’s Party has announced David Joseph Thomas as its candidate for Tobago East in the upcoming General Election.

An update on the party’s Facebook page today named the 62-year-old former fire officer as it choice to contest the seat.

Tobago East has been held by the PNM’s Ayana Webster-Roy since 2015.

The TPP said deliberations are still continuing to select a candidate for Tobago West, which is currently held by the PNM’s Shamfa Cudjoe.