Scarborough, Tobago – Tobago’s political tides have turned in the 2025 General Election, with the Tobago People’s Party (TPP) making a historic breakthrough. The party captured both of Tobago’s parliamentary seats, unseating the long-dominant PNM.
Just five years ago, in the 2020 General Election, the PNM won both Tobago East and Tobago West, maintaining a decades-long grip on Tobago’s representation in the House of Representatives. Back then, the TPP did not even exist, and the political landscape was dominated by traditional parties. Fast-forward to 2025, and the political landscape has shifted dramatically, with the TPP now controlling both seats