United Progressive Party (UPP) Political Leader Jamale Pringle has firmly denied reports that he intends to resign, dismissing the claims as false and politically motivated. According to Antigua.news, Pringle issued a public statement addressing the rumours directly and reaffirming his commitment to the party's leadership.
"I remain your Political Leader. I remain committed to holding the Gaston Browne Administration Government accountable. And I remain committed to building this Party into an organization worthy of leading this Nation," Pringle stated.
Pringle pointed to what he described as a deliberate effort by sources connected to the Prime Minister to destabilize the opposition and divert attention from the UPP's work. He stressed that both he and senior party figure Harold Lovell remain focused on serving their constituencies and mobilizing supporters ahead of an imminent general election.
The party leader also pushed back against criticism stemming from the recent St. Philip's North by-election. He acknowledged that the UPP's backing of candidate Alex Browne was never intended as a guaranteed path to victory, but rather as a show of solidarity and a signal of the party's commitment to voters seeking change. Pringle noted that the UPP has never held the seat in its 50-year history, and called attempts to use the by-election result to undermine his leadership "misleading" and "disrespectful" to party members.
Pringle also extended an open invitation for genuine dialogue within the party, welcoming debate on strategy, direction, and renewal. He concluded by assuring the public that the UPP remains focused on building a credible, united opposition capable of holding the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party to account.
"Therefore, the work of this party continues. And I continue with it," he said, closing his statement with a firm reaffirmation of his leadership and the party's mission.
