United Progressive Party (UPP) leader Jamale Pringle has called on voters to hold his party accountable from its first 100 days in office should it win the upcoming general election, according to Antigua News Room.
Addressing a rally in St. Philip's South on Monday night, Pringle told supporters that a UPP administration must be judged against its manifesto commitments from the moment it takes office through the end of a five-year term.
"You must hold us accountable for our promises to you and to your tax dollars," Pringle told the crowd. He outlined a governance approach tied to measurable timelines, beginning in the early months of office and extending through the full term.
The opposition leader framed the pledge as part of a broader effort to present the UPP as transparent and answerable to the public. He contrasted this position with what he described as unmet expectations under the current administration.
Pringle also used the rally to promote the party's manifesto, which he said was shaped through extensive consultations with a wide cross-section of society, including single mothers, workers, pensioners, business owners and community leaders.
"We listened to what they had to say about the cost of living… the roads… the water situation… the rise in gun crime," he said. He added that concerns about healthcare access, housing and economic pressures were also raised during those consultations.
Pringle said the manifesto directly reflects those discussions and is designed to address everyday challenges facing citizens, from high living costs to infrastructure deficiencies and public safety concerns.
"We were able to craft a manifesto that addresses these things with plans on how we will fix them," he said.
The UPP leader positioned the document as a people-driven blueprint for governance, arguing that it responds directly to the experiences and priorities shared during the party's outreach efforts across the country.
With the general election approaching, Pringle urged supporters to turn out to vote, reiterating that the party's commitments would be subject to public scrutiny if given the mandate to govern.
