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Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has declared that he can do a better job than Prime Minister Gaston Browne, calling for a new era of integrity, accountability, and lawful governance in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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Speaking at the Vehicle Gate<\/em> town hall meeting, Pringle said the nation deserves leadership that respects the rule of law and manages public finances transparently. His remarks came amid growing controversy over the alleged multimillion-dollar government vehicle scandal and what he described as systemic financial mismanagement by the Browne administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe deserve better, and I can do better,\u201d Pringle told the audience to loud applause, drawing a clear contrast between his leadership approach and that of the current government. \u201cThis battle is not for Jamale Pringle and the candidates of the United Progressive Party only. This is a battle for the life and future of Antigua and Barbuda,\u201d he said, urging citizens to demand a higher standard of public service.<\/p>

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The opposition leader accused the government of spending hundreds of millions of dollars without the approval of Parliament, in breach of the Finance and Administration Act. He said such actions not only undermine fiscal discipline but also represent a direct violation of the country\u2019s laws.<\/p>

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Pringle argued that accountability must not depend on political convenience, adding that the administration\u2019s pattern of unchecked spending and weak oversight has eroded public confidence. \u201cWe must have leaders who are willing to act in the best interest of the people, not themselves,\u201d he said. \u201cThe time has come for us to rebuild this country on the foundation of honesty, fairness, and transparency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He also urged unity across party lines, warning that the issue at hand transcends politics. \u201cThis is not about red or blue,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s about right and wrong. It\u2019s about defending our democracy and protecting the generations to come.\u201d<\/p>

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The Vehicle Gate<\/em> forum brought together legal experts, former public servants, and opposition figures to dissect alleged irregularities in the procurement of government vehicles. Pringle\u2019s address served as a rallying call for change \u2014 and a declaration that he is ready to lead that change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf we continue down this path,\u201d he said, \u201cwe risk losing the moral compass that has guided our nation. Antigua and Barbuda deserves better leadership \u2014 and I intend to provide it.\u201d<\/p>

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