UPP Leader Denies Appointment of Ian Hughes as PR Officer

Jamale Pringle, leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), refuted social media claims about Ian “Magic” Hughes’s appointment as the party’s Public Relations Officer.

Addressing the rumors on The Serpent in the Snake Pit show this past Saturday, Pringle emphasized that any such appointments must adhere to the proper constitutional processes outlined by the party.

“No PRO can just be appointed by the leadership,” Pringle said during the broadcast.

He stressed that the allegations suggesting Hughes had been named as spokesperson for the UPP were unfounded, labeling them as a diversionary tactic.

“A PRO, according to the constitution of the UPP, must be appointed by the party,” he added. “For persons to put it out there that the UPP has chosen Hughes to be PRO of the party is false, and that is not how it works.”

The controversy ignited following a letter published on April 17 that questioned Hughes’ position within the party.

The discussion intensified after former UPP PRO Winston “Fled” Henry publicly criticized Hughes.

Social media platforms have since speculated on Hughes’ alleged appointment, especially considering his criminal conviction in 2018 for indecent assault involving a 13-year-old girl.

In light of this situation, Pringle announced that the UPP plans to hold a general council meeting in which the party’s membership will officially elect a new Public Relations Officer.

This move aims to clarify and legitimize the party’s leadership structure and address the confusion surrounding recent events.