Just over 2 weeks ago, we told you about the discussion within the PUP that elder statesman Said Musa should seriously consider retirement. The talk within the party is that the 71 year-old's baggage may be affecting the Opposition's image to independent voters.
His Party Leader, Francis Fonseca, made it clear that he wa sin no rush to send Musa on his way. So what about the man himself? Well, we put the question directly to him today, and here's his response:
Daniel Ortiz
"Is that something that you've considered?"
Rt. Hon. Said Musa, Area Rep. - Fort George
"Of course I've considered it, but I will not be guided by what my opposition wants me to do. So, the more Mr. Barrow calls on me, or comments about my age, I need to remind him that I am not the one who have to walk with a walking stick, okay."
Daniel Ortiz
"Sir, hasn't voters come to you and suggest that?"
Rt. Hon. Said Musa, Area Rep. - Fort George
"No. Not at all. In fact ever since this matter was commented upon in the press, many of my supporters in the Fort George are begging me to stay on."
Reporter
"So, you don't believe it is time to retire from political life?"
Rt. Hon. Said Musa, Area Rep. - Fort George
"I don't believe it is my time to retire. When I have such a belief I will retire, okay."
Musa has won in the Fort George division 7 times, 6 of them consecutively.
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