Marcella Johnson, wife of businessman Richard Johnson, Managing Director of Johnson’s Hardware, has faced mounting scrutiny from the Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) camp, who accuse her of being out of touch with the everyday struggles of Gros Islet residents. Casimir didn’t hold back.

“If you believe that when she wins, you win, prove it! You have nineteen days to have a sale. Nineteen days!” Casimir declared to roaring cheers. “Give the people of Gros Islet 25% off, give them something! For once, be less about talk and be about action.”

The Gros Islet MP framed his challenge as a test of sincerity and solidarity, calling on Johnson to demonstrate compassion not through words, but through tangible acts of generosity.

“You have nineteen days to show the people of Gros Islet that, for the first time, you will make a contribution and support the cause,” he said. “Give the people something, show them that when you win, they win too.”

Casimir’s remarks quickly pivoted to a broader critique of the United Workers Party (UWP), reminding voters of the party’s record in office, one he described as defined by cuts, neglect, and broken promises.

“You have to remember that the Opposition is the government that removed the laptop program from our children,” they broke down and broke down and broke down, and never built up. Can we risk going back to a government that may disband the youth economy? Can we take that risk?”

Casimir’s refrain, echoed across his speech as he listed programs the SLP government has either introduced or revived, including the semi-professional football league, housing repair program, community field upgrades, new police station, and expanded polyclinic in Gros Islet.

Casimir, aiming for his second victory at the polls contrasted the SLP’s tangible record with what he portrayed as the UWP’s empty rhetoric.

“The people of Gros Islet have not just listened for four years, they’ve seen four years of action, they’ve seen progress, jobs, and development. The choice is clear, we can never, never, never go back. Forward ever, backward never.”

Casimir’s pointed challenge, and his call for Johnson to “prove she’s for the people” has ignited debate across Gros Islet. Supporters have rallied behind the slogan “19 Days, Have a Sale”, while the opposition accuse him of turning campaign platforms into personal attacks.

According to him, “The people of Gros Islet deserve leaders who act, not those who profit.”