ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — The ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) was last night on track for a major victory in the general election here, as it led in 18 of the 21 seats where results have been announced by the Electoral Commission.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, who was seeking an unprecedented fourth-consecutive term as head of a Government here, had earlier predicted a “landslide” for his ruling party that itself is seeking to win five-consecutive general elections here.

In the 2014 General Election, the DLP defeated the main Opposition by a 15-6 margin for control of the 21-member legislature.

According to the preliminary results, the United Workers Party (UWP) was maintaining a healthy lead in its strongholds of the northern villages of Marigot and Salisbury, which in the latter days of the campaign had been the scene of roadblocks and the burning of tyres and debris as the supporters called on the Government to implement electoral reform ahead of the polls.

Prime Minister Skerrit, who has been the parliamentary representative for Vielle Case, north of here since 2000, was leading comfortably in his seat while his wife, Melissa Skerrit, who is making an entry into elective politics, was also leading newcomer Glenroy Cuffy on Roseau Central constituency.