Lawyer Jomo Thomas Urges Calm Ahead of Elections

By Val Matthias. Updated 11:39 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).


Prominent attorney and commentator Jomo Thomas has issued a public appeal for political supporters to “chill” and avoid violence in the final weeks leading up to the November 27 general elections. In a shared social media post, Thomas warned that while voter decisions may already be firm, heightened enthusiasm must not spill over into confrontation.

“Much of what is happening now is noise,” Thomas said on the Boom radio morning show, referencing the passionate crowd at the recent New Democratic Party (NDP) rally. “They were so convinced that the NDP is the right party to govern, they didn’t even want to hear what Daniel Cummings, and other members had to say. That message is not for them, they’re already convinced.”

Thomas emphasised that the emotional intensity surrounding the campaign season marked by chants, mobilisation, and deep party loyalty must be managed responsibly. “Please do not allow this to spill into violence,” he urged. “Talk about your programmes, your policies, and what you intend to do to take the country forward.”

Thomas also placed responsibility squarely on the shoulders of political leaders from both major parties, the Unity Labour Party (ULP) and the NDP, urging them to actively discourage aggressive behaviour among their supporters. “You can be as active, as mobilised, as enthusiastic as you want,” he said, “but party leaders must ensure that encouragement doesn’t turn into escalation.”

His comments come amid rising tensions, including a recent incident in Rillan Hill on the Leeward side of the Island where stones were thrown at an NDP whistle-stop convoy, damaging a police vehicle.

In a move to safeguard electoral integrity, both the ULP and NDP signed the National Monitoring and Consultative Mechanism’s Code of Ethical Political Conduct on November 4, 2025. The Code outlines expectations for ethical campaigning, peaceful assembly, and responsible leadership principles mentioned in Thomas’ appeal.

As election day approaches, civil society groups and commentators continue to stress the importance of maintaining peace, focusing on policy debates, and respecting the democratic process.

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