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According to the government “Citizens can rest assured
that the affairs of the country are running smoothly in the
absence of the prime minister and that the vision for the
development of the nation as outlined by Sir John during his
recent budget address is proceeding apace.”
Meanwhile, reports have surfaced that despite their
optimism, the ruling party has begun the process of
identifying a successor. Background:John
Compton served as Chief Minister from 1964-1967, Premier
from 1967-1979 and Prime Minister in 1979 and again from
1982-1996 when he resigned.
He later returned to active politics and reclaimed his
position at the helm of the UWP in the general elections of
1997 and 2001.
"Age is not a factor here, I am not here running for the
Olympics. Age is really in the state of mind, I am giving my
experience and my intelligence that God gave to me. I am not
going for a marathon, I am not going for the Olympics,”
Sir John said shortly after his victory. |