Tracy Panton's Alliance For Democracy is building momentum for its Unity Convention on Sunday. But, Shyne Barrow's UDP is desperate to kill that momentum and deny the breakaway movement any chance at critical mass.
The party's deputy chairman put out a public notice yesterday dissuading standard bearers from attending. It says, quote, "Standard Bearers and delegates of the UDP are reminded that they are sworn to uphold the principles and ideals of the Party...We should…not allow a disgruntled breakaway faction of the Party to twist the Party's Constitution to accommodate their selfish agendas.
At the end of the October 20th event, the United Democracy Party structure will remain steadfast and strong while the N-A-P will emerge as a political entity on its own."
Well, Tracy Panton's group responded to that today with their own statement saying, quote, "We want to make it absolutely clear: the UDP Alliance for Democracy is not a political party, nor are we a breakaway faction. We are a group of longstanding UDP members, supporters, standard bearers and parliamentarians who are committed to saving the UDP by upholding its Constitution and core principles.
...We are committed to bringing real leadership, integrity, and unity back to the UDP. We urge all delegates and UDP supporters to attend the Unity National Convention on October 20th and be part of the movement to rebuild our great Party."
As we've been saying - it's an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object. Will either side give in? Not likely, but we'll have a better idea after Sunday's event.
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