BASSETERRE, St. Kitts– The leader of the main opposition St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), Dr. Terrance Drew, is calling for fresh general elections as the split widened within the ruling coalition Team Unity government.
In a statement, Drew said there’s only one avenue through which the dissident factions within the coalition government can resolve the present situation.
“Too much damage has already been done since all Ministers, including the Prime Minister, have openly spoken of the lack of equity and purpose in Team Unity and have hurled accusations and counter-accusations at each of gross incompetence, corruption, and greed.
“There is no turning back from here. The only way to resolve the present situation is to have fresh elections,” he said.
Earlier this week, seven legislators linked to the government of Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris wrote to Governor-General, Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, indicating that the prime minister does not command the support of the majority of elected members in the National Assembly.
But the Head of State has responded, indicating that he is awaiting “formal advice” on the situation and would “revert to you at the earliest.”
Harris has himself called on the population to be aware of “certain misgivings in the public domain concerning the issues raised by the Team Unity partners.
“I wish to assure you that the country remains stable, and every effort will be made to maintain the peace and tranquillity of our beloved Federation.
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