Selinger Premier Greg Selinger and Theresa Oswald

Theresa Oswald: On Monday, Ashton tweeted he was stepping down from his post in order to run for leader of the provincial NDP joining a race with former health minister Theresa Oswald. Theresa Oswald enters Manitoba NDP leadership race Theresa Oswald mulling NDP leadership run against Selinger Premier Greg Selinger replaces 5 cabinet ministers in government revolt , according to CBC. "I wouldn't have wished for a leadership race at this time under current circumstances, but I feel it is important to enter the race," Ashton told a room full of supporters before quickly shifting gears. Former transportation minister Steve Ashton made a bold promise Tuesday morning while announcing his bid to lead the provincial NDP party. Within 24 hours, Ashton formally announced his nomination. MLA and former transport minister Steve Ashton says if chosen to lead the provincial NDP, he'll hold a referendum on an unpopular PST increase. Chris Glover/ (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.