{"id":176434,"date":"2023-06-15T07:38:51","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=176434"},"modified":"2023-06-15T08:35:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T12:35:05","slug":"listen-kelvin-shugy-simon-responds-to-house-speaker-over-resignation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/listen-kelvin-shugy-simon-responds-to-house-speaker-over-resignation\/","title":{"rendered":"Former MP Kelvin Simon Challenges Speaker’s Decision, Asserts Lawful Resignation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kelvin C. Simon, a former Member of Parliament, has responded to the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Antigua, disputing the interpretation of constitutional provisions and asserting the legality of his resignation under Section 125 of the Antiguan Constitution.<\/p>

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In his letter, Simon acknowledges receiving an undated response from the Speaker’s office, which deemed his resignation letter, submitted in accordance with Section 125, acceptable.<\/p>\n

Simon contests the Speaker’s reference to Section 41(1)(E), stating that it does not apply to his situation, as Section 125 does not have provisions subject to Section 41(1)(E).<\/p>

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Expressing concerns over potential violations of his constitutional rights, Simon accuses the Speaker of imposing political requirements beyond the scope of Section 125. He maintains that resigning from the United Progressive Party and withdrawing his allegiance, as demanded, is not a legal requirement under Section 125, asserting it infringes upon his freedom of association.<\/p>

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Simon concludes by urging the Speaker to reconsider their refusal to accept his resignation, affirming that he acted lawfully and fulfilled Section 125’s requirements.<\/p>\n

The dispute over constitutional interpretation has sparked a heated debate, with far-reaching implications for Antigua and Barbuda’s political landscape and the exercise of constitutional rights.<\/p>

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The Speaker’s office has yet to issue an official response. As the legal and constitutional debate continues, political observers and citizens eagerly await further developments.<\/p>\n

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