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MP Sherfield Bowen and Senator Johnathan Joseph have informed the Leadership of the United Progressive Party (UPP) that they no longer endorse a letter published on Saturday, March 9, supporting Richard Lewis as their choice for leader.
Both politicians have expressed their regret over the unintended negative consequences of publishing the letter, which they initially understood to be an “internal” document.
In the letter, Bowen said that, as the senior member of the parliamentary group in terms of both age and experience, he recognized the need for political maturity and unity of purpose in order to address and, where possible, correct any negative outcomes.
He has made it clear that it is natural for there to be divergent views on issues of leadership, but has emphasized that the ostracizing of anyone, clandestine moves to undermine anyone, or widespread distribution of pamphlets seeking to invite public support for one candidate over another cannot be condoned. Diversity of opinion must be managed.
Bowne also emphasized that he will not engage in any public campaign among his colleagues or supporters and has disassociated himself from any such action.
Instead, he has urged all parties to work together to project and maintain a wholesome campaign that is not singularly focused on winning at all costs but rather on determining who is “BEST” to lead their mission to rescue the country.
Meanwhile, Senator Joseph has endorsed MP Bowen’s call for political maturity and unity among contenders and supporters.
He has expressed regret over any discomfort caused to the Party’s leadership and has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that the UPP remains a united political force in the face of any challenges.
The upcoming convention will witness a competition between All Saint East and St Luke MP Jamale Pringle and St John’s Rural West MP Richard Lewis, as both are vying for the position of Political Leader of the party.
Pringle said he had no clue that his colleagues were supporting Richard Lewis instead of him
You hear lies…them get caught with their deceptions… someone exposed their hypocrisy. Now someone higher up is blazing their asses.
Those spineless UPP laggards were shaking Pringles hand while driving the knife in his back. Now that their traitorous actions were made public, those spineless cowards want to kick Richard again in his arse. Those folks didn’t want you as Leader a month ago and all of a sudden they want to eat your blue chicken? Don’t trust them at all. Until the votes are counted, I wouldn’t believe anything coming from their lying evil lips. Richard the handwriting is on the wall, you are in a party of haters, people who smile in your face and double cross you behind your back.
They would rather an uneducated embarrassing loser like Pringle for leader than you.
That speaks volumes.