On 3 February 2013, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced that the ruling party would nominate Carmona to succeed outgoing President George Maxwell Richards.
Pada 3 Februari 2013, Perdana Menteri Kamla Persad-Bissessar mengumumkan bahwa partai yang berkuasa akan mencalonkan Carmona menggantikan Presiden George Maxwell Richards.