Prime Minister Gaston Browne says elections could be called on short order
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has signalled that Antigua and Barbuda could head to the polls within the next 90 days, while cautioning that the timeline could be even shorter.
Speaking recently, Browne made it clear that preparations should begin immediately, both for voters and political candidates.
“Even if I said 90 days, it could be before,” the prime minister stated, hinting at the possibility of an earlier-than-expected election date.
He is now urging citizens across the country to ensure they are properly registered and in possession of valid voter identification cards ahead of the anticipated polls.
“I am appealing to the people to get re-registered because yes, there will be general elections, and the earlier you get your card, the better,” Browne said.
The prime minister also called on political candidates and party supporters to intensify their ground efforts over the coming weeks, emphasizing that the next three weeks will be critical in mobilising voters.
“I am asking the candidates to go out on the road in the next three weeks in particular to get our supporters ready,” he added.
The remarks have heightened political anticipation across the country, with speculation already mounting that a snap general election could be imminent.
RAYYYYYYY tek dat. UPP ah scramble now
That’s fine Gaston but give us enough time to find reasonable airfare to get home. Last min flights are expensive.
waw. i did not see this coming!
well im suspecting he doesnt need to import people. residents alone will give him the win!
well look out for the amnesty. People from all nationalities will become antigians and vote
Frankly speaking labour done win
I think even if it was delayed by a year the UPP still wouldn’t be ready
no surprise there, i saw this coming