Dr. Shallow Says ULP Candidates Inexperienced & Hand-Picked Out of Nowhere

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By Admin. Updated 8:49 p.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).

In an interview on Hot 97’s morning show, New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for North Leeward, Dr. Kishore Shallow, explained why he cannot align himself with the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP), now or in the future. His remarks focused on what he described as a troubling pattern of candidate selection, elitist behaviour, and lack of meaningful public service among ULP representatives.

“Most of the ULP candidates were picked out of nowhere with hardly any experience or background,” Shallow stated. “Some of them are lawyers, yes, but when they got into the party, their attitude changed. They became elitist, disconnected from the people.”

The first-time candidate contesting the November 27 election for the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) in North Leeward emphasized that public service should be grounded in humility and integrity, values instilled in him by his mother. Shallow also criticized what he called “new common behavior” among some ministers, referencing frequent overseas travel and a lack of visible reasons for travel, and have not done any great service in the country. “They behave like they’ve arrived, like they’re better than the people,” he said.

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Dr. Kishore Shallow was officially selected as the NDP candidate for North Leeward in September 2024, replacing former MP Roland “Patel” Matthews. He has publicly criticized the ULP’s governance record, citing poor healthcare, low wages, and lack of recreational infrastructure in North Leeward.

At an NDP rally in Biabou on Nov. 1, 2025, Shallow held up a briefcase he claimed contained “files” on ULP members andsaid he would seek permission from NDP leader Dr. Godwin Friday to release them during the campaign.

Shallow’s comments reflect a broader NDP campaign narrative focused on transparency, merit-based leadership, and community rooted representation. His critique of ULP candidate selection and ministerial conduct adds fuel to an already heated election season, as voters weigh promises of development against perceptions of political elitism.

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