OPINION: Betrayal of Loyalty UPP’s Treatment of Barbara Coates Is a Slap in the Face
As a long time supporter of the United Progressive Party (UPP), I never imagined I would feel compelled to speak out against it. But today, I am filled with disappointment, frustration, and disbelief at how the party has treated Barbara Coates,a woman who has invested her time, resources, and her very family life into the vision and cause of the UPP. And now, after all that sacrifice, the party no longer wants her? It’s outrageous.
Barbara Coates stood up when many others sat back. She was not only willing to represent her community, but she also opened her life to public scrutiny, laying bare her family’s private affairs for the sake of transparency and commitment.
Her loyalty, passion, and courage should have been celebrated not discarded.
And for what? To replace her with Harold Lovell, the very definition of political rejection? A man who has run twelve times and lost ten times.The people of City West have already spoken repeatedly,they don’t want him. And now the party thinks Sea View Farm and All Saints West should embrace him instead? It’s not just tone deaf, it’s an insult to voters’ intelligence and trust.
This kind of political maneuvering is exactly why people are losing faith in politics altogether. It’s why voter apathy is rising, and why young people feel disconnected from national service. We cannot build a stronger future by recycling leadership that has already been rejected. And we certainly can’t ask communities to invest in a party that doesn’t honor and
defend those who invest in it first.
For the first time in my life, I am prepared to vote against my own party. My wife, my two children, and I,four votes,will not be cast for Harold Lovell or any party that disrespects genuine commitment like that of Barbara Coates. If this is the direction the UPP wants to go, then it clearly no longer stands for what many of us believed it did.
This is not just about politics,it’s about principle. And until the UPP remembers what those principles are, I am done with the party thing.
Respectfully,
Strong Upp Supporter
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Well….she had to learn the hard way that this is how things are done in UPP.
This has to be a joke…….do we have a new show in Antigua called….”Candid Cameras?” Cause why do I feel like we are being pranked. UPP get it together please. You All looking like you all grasping for straws….jeesh.
Let it be known that Barbara coates did NOT “make way” for Limpy Joe IMF Pimp Worst Finance Minister.
The “leadership within the leadership” calls the shots
@ writer, give me a break about “strong upper supporter.” It’s either 2 things, you are a close friend or relative of Coats, or you are an ALP advocate… I believe the latter! U need to stay out of the Upp business…. This is a great move by the upp to get Lovell back in the dance to help save a sinking ship! We all know Lovell is a much stronger candidate than coats…! Good luck, Mr. Lovell
Me say they always thief Lovell, the man that win last 2 time when he pon TV he never look comfortable, when you na win fair you face show guilt, ANR can censor me, me no k
Why don’t you ABLP nincompoops shut up- people can smell you from a mile off with your desperation.
You are really worried that Harold is back.
Did you listen to Harold and Barbara with Jacqui this morning on Observer.
You guys are pathetic.
Listen….
I can’t say how the people in the community feel because I don’t live there BUT I would be very disappointed in Ms Coates if she really just “stepped aside”.
I think that she at least owe the constituents who voted for her an explanation. Is she stepping aside? Is she leaving politics? Is she moving to another constituency?
She needs to give them something and not leave them hanging or the voters will leave them hanging.
Coates seem to be quite liked in her constituency. A better move would be to leave her there and replace Serpent or our resident Trini carnival dancer who really have done nothing since they were elected.
Run lovell run!!
We have them quaking in their boots!
Why you ablp people running scared?
Eh!
why you guys protesting so much?
Eh?
Why?
Harold is a much smarter, more capable
More honest, person than de tap dawg ever will be.
In other words, he nar thief like the prime minister and they’re cabal.
Wicked set of people.
Ps..
The prime minister can’t whine as all.🤣🤣