WATCH: Lamin Newton Eyes Historic Upset in UPP Stronghold All Saints East and St. Luke

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WATCH: Lamin Newton Eyes Historic Upset in UPP Stronghold All Saints East and St. Luke
Lamin Newton, ABLP candidate for All Saints East and St Luke (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

All Saints East and St. Luke—long regarded as a political fortress for the United Progressive Party (UPP)—is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the upcoming general election, as Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) candidate Lamin Newton mounts a determined challenge against Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle.

For more than three decades, the constituency has remained firmly in the hands of the UPP, making it one of the party’s most secure seats. But Newton believes that narrative is about to change.

Speaking to Antigua.news reporter Robert Emmanuel following the ABLP’s campaign launch on Tuesday night, Newton expressed confidence that momentum on the ground is shifting.

This story was first published by Antigua News on April 8, 2026: antigua.news/2026/04/08/watch-lamin-newton-eyes-historic-upset-in-upp-stronghold-all-saints-east-and-st-luke. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (8)

  • Norissa April 8, 2026, 2:38 PM

    In his dream only so continue to sleep cause you gonna loose hard
    Reply
  • Tired April 8, 2026, 3:04 PM

    Yes, Pringle has been an absentee minister. However, you are only campaigning in All Saints and neglecting the rest of your potential constituents.
    I’ve live in Swetes for close to a decade, and neither I nor my family members have seen you or felt any impact of your presence.
    I am open to change, but my vote will not be wasted on any ghost minister. We vote for policies, good governance, consistency and accessibility, not party colors. Both sides need to do better.
    MY VOTE WILL NOT BE WASTED.
    Reply
  • Josia April 8, 2026, 8:37 PM

    Okay but I can only wish Lamin luck. Truly don’t think Jamale is every getting up from that chair
    Reply
    • Martin April 8, 2026, 8:38 PM

      Based on a letter published on this very same news website, Jamale may just lose his seat. Cause the people are tired
      Reply
  • Apex Jones April 8, 2026, 9:14 PM

    Ild like that for u
    Reply
  • Informed citizen April 8, 2026, 9:34 PM

    Strongholds don’t usually shift easily, so this suggests something changing on the ground. Voters might be looking for something different this time around.
    Reply
  • We watching April 8, 2026, 9:45 PM

    Be very careful Lamin dont break history and take that seat from Pringle
    Reply
  • Glen April 9, 2026, 10:28 AM

    He may be the one least expected to win but watch that boy!
    Reply

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