VIDEO: D Gisele Isaac Not Seeking Re-Election as UPP Chair
UPP Chairman D Gisele Isaac has announced she will not be seeking re-election for her position next term, leaving party members and supporters in disbelief.
Accusations of dictatorship and turmoil have swirled around her, even from those within her own ranks, tarnishing her reputation.
The crisis reached a boiling point over the weekend as three prominent MPs—Richard Lewis, Kelvin Simon, and Algernon ‘Serpant’ Watts—exploded in a bombshell critique of Isaac’s leadership.
Their revelations sent shock waves through the nation, exposing deep fractures within the party and voicing serious concerns about the exclusion of key leaders from crucial activities such as rallies and meetings.
At the epicenter of these mounting tensions are Isaac and Opposition Leader Jamal Pringle, both now facing intense scrutiny as their hold on power is increasingly questioned.
In an unexpected twist, while Isaac claims she’s contemplating her decision to resign, a chorus of disgruntled party members is fiercely urging her to step down immediately.
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