'I would rather die before I vote PNP', double amputee remains loyal to JLP

"I would rather die before I vote for PNP." Those are the words of 72-year-old double amputee Harold Masters, who along with his friend Dennis Stephenson, turned up at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Sydenham, St. Catherine, in support of Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) candidate Dr Andrew Wheatley.

"JLP write on mi body. Mi love JLP and out of all who come mi love da one here. Dr. Wheatley give good road, water, curb wall, and sometimes all money too. Mi couldnt take my vote give PNP," he said.

Displaying his die hearted nature for the JLP, he paused while being interviewed by The STAR, to lash out at a PNP supporter who had shouted "power" in his direction.

"Gwey from yaso bout yuh a shout power. Instead a power you ago get flour. Move from yaso. Mi a Labourite" he said.

Although the construction worker lost his mobility due to complications from diabetes he has pledged to be among the first to vote on election day September 3.

"From me reach the age whe mi can vote mi a vote JLP. From mi born mi love work fi myself and that is what this party is all about...independence," he emphasised.

The incumbent Dr. Andrew Wheatley is being challenged by the PNP's Kurt Matthews for the St. Catherine South Central seat. 

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