Godwin Friday secures landslide victory in St Vincent and the Grenadines elections 2025

St Vincent and the Grenadines: In a historic political shift, Dr Godwin Friday has secured his first term as the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines after defeating Dr Ralph Gonsalves who had been ruling the country for the past 25 years. The victory marks a defining moment in Vincentian politics as it signals a new era of leadership under the New Democratic Party (NDP).

Notably, the outcome aligns strongly with WIC News’ online polls which were conducted earlier this week and it had predicted a major surge in support for Dr Friday and growing national momentum for the NDP.

NDP secures landslide election victory by 14-1

The New Democratic Party (NDP) secured a landslide victory in the General Election by winning 14 seats to 1.

However, Unity Labour Party (ULP) could only win one seat that too of its leader, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, who has been in power for nearly 24 years.

Dr Friday, who has served as Opposition Leader and Member of Parliament for the Northern Grenadines delivered a decisive performance across key constituencies during these elections with early counts showing major support in both traditional NDP strongholds and competitive battleground seats. His message of change, accountability, and economic revitalisation resonated with voters seeking a new direction after a quarter-century of Unity Labour Party (ULP) governance.

Dr Friday Vows to Focus on Economic Revitalization

With nine seats secured early in the count, the NDP swept into power and officially closed the chapter on Gonsalves’ decades-long rule. Political observers say this election represents one of the most consequential transitions in modern Vincentian history.

Godwin Friday, newly elected Prime Minister, triumphed in his Northern Grenadines constituency and vowed to focus on economic revitalization, job creation, and new policies aimed at fostering national development.

“This election represents a new chapter for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The people have spoken, and we are committed to delivering on their hopes and aspirations,” Friday said in his victory speech.

Observers from CARICOM and other regional bodies praised the election as free, fair, and transparent, marking a significant moment in the country’s democratic history.

Meanwhile, congratulatory messages for Dr Friday and NDP have already started flowing in and several locals are taking to Facebook to express their satisfaction over this outcome. “I am currently following live internet coverage of the SVG election and it is clear that Gonsalves and the ULP are buried...Congrats to Dr Friday and the NDP,” wrote a user named Mark Adamson while another said, “The people have, however, spoken and have elected the New Democratic Party as their choice of government. Congratulations to the NDP as they lead SVG forward.”