Harold Lovell, the United Progressive Party's representative for All Saints West, delivered a passionate address calling for unity and national transformation on Tuesday night, as the UPP formally ratified its slate of candidates at Freedom Hall ahead of the April 30 general election.
According to Antigua.news, Lovell framed the UPP not merely as a political party but as a "movement" driven by people-centered values, telling a charged crowd of supporters that the country has arrived at a critical turning point.
"I am a proud member of a team of capable, committed individuals who want to move this country forward," Lovell said, stressing that the moment demands decisive change.
He drew loud applause with the declaration that "the power in the people is greater than the people in power," reinforcing the UPP's position that citizens must remain at the heart of governance and national development.
Lovell acknowledged past divisions within the movement but pushed back firmly against what he described as deliberate efforts to sow discord through misinformation. He insisted those efforts had failed.
"But I am here tonight to tell you — we are united. You can see it, you can feel it, the love that is here tonight," he told supporters.
Urging the crowd to set aside old grievances, Lovell called for unity that moves beyond rhetoric and translates into collective action on the campaign trail. "Unity is not just a word — it is our strength," he said.
He closed his remarks with a rallying cry that drew repeated cheers from the audience: "No retreat, no surrender."
The ratification event marks a significant milestone for the UPP as it intensifies its campaign push, positioning the party as a viable alternative government in the upcoming general election.
