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Dear Editor,
In a time when bold, intelligent, and principled leadership is more critical than ever, Gisele Isaac, Chairman of the United Progressive Party (UPP), stands as a rare force of conviction and competence.
Yet, predictably, she has become the target of recent attacks from political commentators who mistake strong leadership for arrogance and firm decision-making for dictatorship.
At the center of this latest political theater is Dayne Knight, host of the Knight@Knight show, who has launched a verbal offensive calling for both Isaac and UPP Political Leader Jamale Pringle to step down.
Knight accuses the party leadership of being “antiquated,” lacking strategy, and “comfortable in opposition.”
But one must ask: is this genuine critique or calculated chaos from a media figure determined to tear down what he cannot control?
Let’s be clear—Gisele Isaac is not the problem.
She is one of the few constants of intellectual clarity and organizational strength in a political landscape too often defined by bluster and noise.
Her record as a former Member of Parliament, Speaker of the House, and long-standing public servant reflects a career built on substance, not soundbites. Unlike many of her critics, she has actually led, governed, and produced tangible results.
What critics like Knight fail to admit is that Isaac’s leadership has kept the UPP not just afloat but relevant, in the face of fierce political headwinds.
Under her chairmanship, the party has expanded its media footprint, refined its messaging, and introduced innovative programming—most notably through the creation of programs like Talking with the Opposition Leader on Monday Knights and “Morning Juice” with Joan on Progressive Radio, a platform that has steadily gained traction with voters and intellectual listeners alike.
Ironically, it is this success that appears to have triggered the animosity.
The reality is that the UPP, under Isaac’s leadership, has begun shifting the narrative away from stale, recycled voices like Knight’s and toward a new, modern, forward-thinking brand of political engagement. This has upset the old guard who still see themselves as gatekeepers of national discourse.
Let’s also address the gender dynamic at play. The relentless targeting of Isaac—often with language laced with thinly veiled sexism—is no coincidence. When a man exhibits strong leadership, he is called decisive.
When a woman does it, she’s labeled “controlling” or “problematic.” This double standard is not only outdated—it’s offensive. As one party supporter aptly put it, “Some people just can’t handle a strong, intelligent woman at the helm.”
Moreover, Dayne Knight’s attempt to paint the UPP as owing Observer Radio for unpaid ads before the 2023 election rings hollow and reeks of political opportunism.
If Observer Radio chose to air political ads without securing payment agreements, that’s a reflection of its own poor management—not of any wrongdoing by Isaac or the party.
It is also worth questioning why Knight is suddenly so concerned with transparency when he openly admits his station spins stories to favor one political narrative over another.
Knight’s assertion that the party lacks strategy because it hasn’t partnered with Observer Radio is equally absurd. It is not the job of a political party to tailor its leadership choices to appease radio hosts.
The UPP’s duty is to the people of Antigua and Barbuda—not to a media figure’s bruised ego or misplaced sense of influence.
Gisele Isaac may not be everyone’s cup of tea—but she doesn’t have to be.
She is not here to win popularity contests. She is here to lead.
And in a political moment where authenticity is rare and courage even rarer, that is exactly what she is doing.
If anything, Isaac’s resilience in the face of these unprovoked and unprincipled attacks should serve as a rallying point—not just for UPP supporters, but for all citizens who value integrity, strength, and vision in leadership.
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All those who think Gisele Issac is the saviour of the UPP are misinformed and delusional. Issac was not the person who brought the UPP to almost winning the last general elections. Issac is a very divisive individual and after she walked out of the Party’s RETREAT (and her lying reasons for doing so) should have been removed as the Chairman of the Party. However, with men without balls like Baldwin, Harold and worse Pringle no decisive action was taken. For those who believe that Issac is such a great asset of the UPP time will tell.
Gisele always been a strong voice—can’t deny that.
The woman don’t back down easy. Gotta respect that kind of backbone.
Me nuh in she corner, but she always sharp and prepared.
Gisele been fighting battles most man fraid to touch.
Say what yuh want, Gisele don’t move with the wind.