Source: Jamaica Observer
KINGSTON, Jamaica— People’s National Party (PNP) Member of Parliament for St Ann South Eastern, Lisa Hanna, today announced her intention to run for president of the party.
“After careful consideration, prayer, and discussion with my family, constituents, and fellow comrades, I have decided to offer myself in service of the PNP as its president,” Hanna said in a statement.
“I know the challenges ahead, but I am ready,” she added.
“The PNP is at a crossroads, and Jamaica expects us to meet the moment. The party must begin the internal healing process immediately, and move forward together in unity if we are to be the strong opposition the country needs now” she said.
“The strategy of moving forward must include the widest consultation and inclusiveness to shape the future of the People’s National Party and the future government it will form,” she noted.
Hanna, who is the current party treasurer and shadow minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, said she has reflected on the message from the people and affirms that “not only am I the person that can lead the party, to regain the confidence of all of our people, but the woman that will.”
If successful, Hanna would be the second woman to lead the party, following former Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller.