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EXCLUSIVE: Forming a political party and contesting elections is the other way of getting rich without working. | SMN News

October 15, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Forming a political party and contesting elections is the other way of getting rich without working. | SMN News
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~ 11 political parties registered for a 15-seat parliament. ~

PHILIPSBURG: --- Entering politics and wanting to represent a nation is no longer about being qualified and or knowing the laws of the land but in fact, it’s a way of getting rich for doing nothing for the $10,000.00 monthly salary and other perks. Parliament is the only place where one can sit and scroll on their phones when they attend meetings just to give a quorum.

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By October 9th, 2019, 11 political parties registered to contest the January 2020 Parliamentary Elections, they are:

1. National Alliance (NA)<br


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