Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves ripped into Opposition Leader Godwin Friday’s leadership potential, emphasizing the critical importance of strong governance for St. Vincent and the Grenadines during challenging times.
In a pointed address on Tuesday night, Gonsalves highlighted the unique vulnerabilities of small nations like St. Vincent, stressing that leadership mistakes can have devastating and long-lasting consequences.
“In a country with limited resources, the scope for error is extremely narrow,” he explained. “Unlike larger nations with robust bureaucracies and extensive support systems, a single misstep can impact the entire population.”
Gonsalves launched a direct attack on Godwin Friday’s leadership qualities, characterizing him as “weak, indecisive, lazy, and fake.”
He cited a recent controversial entertainment event as an example of Friday’s ineffective leadership, referencing an incident involving an artist’s performance that created public tension.
Drawing on his nearly 25-year tenure as Prime Minister, Gonsalves emphasized the critical nature of experienced leadership.
“When you’re managing a small, fragile nation, every decision carries immense weight,” he stated. “You cannot afford to place inexperienced hands at the helm during perilous times.”
Gonsalves message was clear: “You can’t take a chance with leadership that only has a ‘learner’s permit’ during challenging times. The risk is simply unacceptable.”
