The dispute began in June after Manning wrote to PNM leadership raising concerns about constituency matters, several of which involved constituency chairwoman Patricia Alexis. A party-appointed team subsequently investigated the concerns and submitted a report, with the party indicating that action was being taken based on its recommendations. Manning later questioned aspects of that investigation, prompting the latest public response from the constituency executive.

In a statement posted on the San Fernando East constituency’s Facebook page, the executive defended Alexis and criticized Manning’s handling of the dispute, arguing that public allegations could undermine the party’s internal process. It also pointed to the constituency’s electoral results, noting that the PNM’s margin in San Fernando East fell from 5,173 votes in 2020 to 673 votes following the 2025 election recount. Manning’s supporters, meanwhile, have claimed that a no-confidence vote against him failed and alleged that the latest statement was issued without collective authorization. Alexis did not respond to Guardian Media’s questions about the statement, while Manning did not specifically address the executive’s latest response.