Who will Replace Mike Espat in Toledo East?

There’s a ninety-day window during which a bye-election must be held to fill the void in Toledo East.  C.E.O. Osmond Martinez had expressed an interest in running for the People’s United Party in that constituency prior to Espat’s death, but he may not be the only aspiring politician eyeing the vacant seat in the House of Representatives.  So, what is in place for someone else within the P.U.P. to succeed Mike Espat?  Party Leader John Briceño gave an update on a meeting that was recently held regarding succession.

 

Isani Cayetano

“In terms of succession for Toledo East, where are we in terms of the PUP lining up for a convention?”

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“Well what we did, we had a national convention last week Thursday and I asked that we continued to pay respect for the life and work that Mike has done.  And so, as a party, we said that we will not do any announcements until after today.  So tomorrow, the chairman will be making out an announcement as to the process.  Yes, there is going to be a convention and if there are more than one persons offering themselves then we‘ll have a convention.  And then after that, obviously I will decide when I believe within those ninety days to call the elections.”