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Jamal Pringle, Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), suspects an election may be approaching in Antigua and Barbuda, citing a campaign of misinformation by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP). He believes the ABLP, led by Gaston Browne, is using media to discredit the UPP and create political instability. Pringle stated that this propaganda suggests an election is near, as the ABLP aims to weaken the UPP to secure victory. Elections are constitutionally due in 2028.<\/p>

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Jamal Pringle, Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), suspects an election may be approaching in Antigua and Barbuda, citing a campaign of misinformation by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP). He believes the ABLP, led by Gaston Browne, is using media to discredit the UPP and create political instability. 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