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Debate Resurfaces Over Trinidad and Tobago’s Presidential Election Method

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The question of how Trinidad and Tobago should elect its Head of State has once again come into the spotlight. This debate has been reignited by the continuing discussion on the late Basdeo Panday’s passionate demand for constitutional reform. Panday, who passed away in 2024, was a firm believer that the President should be elected directly by the people, rather than by politicians behind closed doors. He asserted that such a system would provide the presidency with more legitimacy and independence, and would also allow the Head of State to appoint a Cabinet comprising the country’s most capable minds, rather than just elected MPs. However, critics argue that the presidency is largely symbolic, and that a popular vote could make the office more partisan. Yet, as public trust in politics continues to diminish, the question remains: could a President elected by the people bring more accountability to the nation’s highest office?

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