{"id":221592,"date":"2025-01-12T10:21:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-12T14:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=221592"},"modified":"2025-01-12T10:50:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-12T14:50:14","slug":"pm-browne-responds-to-wehner-that-his-discharge-from-the-army-was-honourable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/pm-browne-responds-to-wehner-that-his-discharge-from-the-army-was-honourable\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Browne responds to Wehner that his discharge from the army was ‘honourable’ (VIDEO)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Gaston Browne Questions George Wehner\u2019s Credentials in St. Peter By-Election Campaign<\/strong><\/p>

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has raised questions about the qualifications and background of George Wehner, the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for the upcoming January 14 by-election in the St. Peter constituency. Speaking on Pointe FM, Browne critiqued Wehner\u2019s track record, claiming that his contributions to the table are negligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne specifically addressed Wehner\u2019s tenure with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, where the UPP candidate reportedly received an honorable discharge. Browne suggested that the discharge was not reflective of exemplary service but was granted, in part, due to political intervention during his administration.<\/p>

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\u201cGeorge Wehner was in serious controversy with the leadership of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force,\u201d Browne stated. He alleged that Wehner clashed with the then-commander and sought to remove his superior through a petition. \u201cWhereas they wanted to take action against him and probably discharge him dishonorably, he was protected politically,\u201d Browne added.<\/p>

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The Prime Minister went on to note that Wehner\u2019s honorable discharge was finalized after the government changed in 2014. According to Browne, the decision was reviewed and approved by the National Security Council, which he chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wehner, a longstanding member of the UPP, has been an outspoken critic of the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP). His campaign has focused on issues such as transparency, governance, and community development. Browne\u2019s remarks suggest that the St. Peter race is shaping up to be one of the most contentious by-elections in recent years.<\/p>

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As the campaign heats up, voters in St. Peter are likely to weigh these allegations and counterarguments while deciding who will best represent their interests in Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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