Port of Spain — Former Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley and former senator Stuart Young have publicly denounced the United National Congress for its recent remarks regarding Dr. Eric Williams, Trinidad and Tobago’s founding Prime Minister.
At the heart of the controversy is a statement from the UNC suggesting that Dr. Williams did not hold the title of the nation’s first Prime Minister. Both Rowley and Young swiftly responded, describing the assertion as both historically inaccurate and deeply disrespectful to Williams’ legacy.
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“This is not just a misstep in historical understanding—it’s a profound disrespect to one of our nation’s founding architects,” Rowley asserted. “We cannot allow political narratives to undermine the truth of our history.”
Young echoed this sentiment, reiterating the importance of upholding accuracy in public discourse: “Dr. Williams laid the foundation for modern Trinidad and Tobago. To deny his place in history reflects poorly on those who make such claims.”
The backlash from the PNM-affiliated figures suggests strong political pushback ahead, even as the UNC has yet to issue a clarification or apology for the matter.
