Dean Samuels: “I Put Myself First”

Dean Samuels was 1 of the 4 UDP candidates under Moses “Shyne” Barrow who failed to show up today to be officially nominated to contest the March 12 election. He took to Facebook to announce that he will release a video tomorrow to explain the situation. He stressed that he does not owe an explanation to anyone except those he holds in high regard and the people he aspired to represent—many of whom placed their trust in him.

“Hey guys .. will do a video tmr explaining situation.. I really owe nobody, any .. ( but those who means a lot to me and those I hold in high regard )

He stated that, for once, he made the decision to put himself first, and acknowledged that few would truly understand the realities he faces. Samuels made it clear that he has no intention of tearing anyone down, creating narratives, or casting aspersions on the party he still believes is best for the country.

“In the end I chose to do something today I never really practiced doing. I put myself first. in end nobody would understand the realities I face.”

Describing his statement as simply his truth, he said it would be his final word on the matter. As for how others feel about it, he remarked that it is their own concern.

Dennis Williams of the UDP did not show up on Nomination Day for the Toledo East. Melvin Hewlett did not show up for Fort George. Norman Usher did not show up for Toledo East.