Kiz Johnson Flips St. Philip’s South for ABLP in Election Night Upset
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has secured a key victory in St. Phillip’s South, with its candidate Kiz Johnson capturing the constituency in Thursday’s General Elections.
Johnson defeated the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate Sherfield Bowen, marking a significant shift in the electoral landscape as the seat changed hands.
Preliminary results indicate a strong showing for Johnson, whose campaign gained momentum in the final days leading up to the polls. The win is being viewed as an important pickup for the ABLP as it seeks to strengthen its national position.
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