The High Court has denied an injunction filed by a member of the United Progressive Party (UPP) challenging the election of Randy Baltimore as representative for St. Philip's North.
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) welcomed the ruling. ABLP Vice-chairman and Attorney-at-Law Samantha Marshall, who led the legal team representing Baltimore, confirmed that while the injunction application was denied, the substantive petition will be heard at a later date to be set by the Court.
"I am indeed happy that the Court has looked at the weight of the application and determined that until the matter is finally determined, the people of St. Phillip's North must certainly have a voice in the Parliament," Marshall stated.
The ABLP said the decision allows Baltimore to continue delivering representation and development for the constituency, adding that the people of St. Philip's North "spoke clearly and confidently" in electing him.
The party said it remains committed to upholding democratic processes and respecting the rule of law, while ensuring the electoral mandate is honoured.
The ABLP also thanked residents of St. Philip's North for their continued confidence and expressed its intention to reaffirm that support in upcoming polls.
