UPP Attorney Kenny Kentish Discusses Party’s Stance on Voter Validation Process
Kenny Kentish, attorney for the United Progressive Party (UPP), today addressed the party’s position regarding the ongoing voter validation process.
The UPP has decided not to launch an immediate legal challenge to the validation process, despite concerns about potential irregularities.
Kentish emphasized that the party has had extensive discussions with its legal team and consultations with election observers.
The decision to refrain from challenging the validation was made with a focus on ensuring that no voter is disenfranchised during the process.
“Our primary concern is the protection of voters’ rights and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process,” Kentish stated.
The UPP plans to closely monitor the validation process and take instructions from those involved.
Kentish stressed that if serious irregularities are identified, the party will take appropriate action to correct them. “We are committed to maintaining the integrity of this process and will remain vigilant throughout,” he added.
The attorney also encouraged voters who may face difficulties during the validation process to reach out to their party representatives for assistance.
Kentish expressed disappointment that over 60% of the voting population is currently without valid voter identification, calling the situation “unacceptable” and a failure on the part of the electoral commission.
He noted that the party’s preference was for a full re-registration process, a measure the commission had initially committed to but was ultimately overridden by the Cabinet. Kentish urged all citizens and voters to do everything in their power to obtain their voter cards and ensure they are registered to vote.
The UPP says it will continue to hold regular meetings and gather feedback from the public to monitor the situation.
The electoral commission today commenced an exercise for the replacement of expired voter ID cards.
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Bunch of JOKERS. Why hold a DAMN Press conference to tell Us what We already know. I heard Pringle reading the opening speech written by D GISEL Isaac. This Guy sounds like a fool every day. When the hell will He learn. STUPID
UPP Radio Representative is 22 year old Jonathan WEHNER. This is ridiculous. Where the hell is Pringle ? Afraid OF the MEDIA.
@SHARL…..school children say that little whipper snapper wehner is set to run after they kick alex browne to the curb!!! u think de Chairman making joke? Her party, her rules!
Remeber that Pringle is DUNCE, EMPTYHEAD, DAFT, etc etc etc….he is just a prop. Gisele forgot to go over subject-verb-agreement with him prior. His grammar is AWFUL, EMBARASSING and PISS POOR and UNBECOMING OF A “LEADER”
still he has some backbone. Richard has none. Thats y Gisele can’t tek he or he JAMAICAN WIFE but he still clinging to some shred of hope that he has a shot at party leadership. What an IDIOT CLOWN!!!! over Gisele and Lovell dead body.
It is wise to err on the side of caution.
Maybe a better course of litigation is to highlight how the constituents of All Saints West have legitimately voted for a UPP member, and then realistically had their casting votes disregarded and dumped.
ASW constituents were canvassed, cajoled and convinced to vote for UPP’S Anthony Smith; and in the scheme of things and Antigua’s drive for the democratic process, their votes must mean something!
Caution is wise, maybe another strategy in regards to voters is what is required.
#justsayingandyouneverknow
careful with your diet….the Sponge Bob Sqaure Pants shape is not a good look! take some laps around Freedom Hall or the Can’t Park at east bus station, drink lots of water and ease off the oxtail and side a road crab.
@Brixtonian
I’m actually disappointed in Kenny Kentish as he always seemed to be one of the brightest bulbs in the chandelier.
He expressed disappointment that over 60% of the voting population is currently without valid voter identification, calling the situation “unacceptable” and a failure on the part of the electoral commission.
That is such an disingenuous statement in his part. Wasn’t it ten years ago that they had the pre-registration exercise? If so, wouldn’t it make practical sense to have the majority of the cards expired at this time? Weren’t they contemplating a new re-registration process which is the reason for the delay? There’s no impending elections within this calender year. So what’s the fuss?
People should not allow these legal professionals play games with their emotions. The electoral commission has made a resolute decision to have your cards renewed as it is a simpler process.
As it relates to the ASW court case, albeit in not legally trained, common sense would suggest that there’s no legal ground to stand on, as the constitution has made provision for defection to remain as an independent MP without being affiliated with another political party.
Anyone from either side can be called upon to serve in the executive branch as the westminster system allows for the same.
Just in Barbados, the Mia Mottley administration reached across the aisle to offer a position in her government since the opposition was unsuccessful
in retaining any seats.
She even offered them senatorial positions.
Stop fooling the people and pull up your boot straps to rebuild your shattered party.
You have time…
@Brixtonian
I’m actually disappointed in Kenny Kentish as he always seemed to be one of the brightest bulbs in the chandelier.
He expressed disappointment that over 60% of the voting population is currently without valid voter identification, calling the situation “unacceptable” and a failure on the part of the electoral commission.
That is such an disingenuous statement in his part. Wasn’t it ten years ago that they had the pre-registration exercise? If so, wouldn’t it make practical sense to have the majority of the cards expired at this time?
Weren’t they contemplating a new re-registration process which is the reason for the delay? There’s no impending elections within this calender year. So what’s the fuss?
People should not allow these legal professionals to play games with their emotions. The electoral commission has made a resolute decision to have all expired cards renewed as it is a simpler process. You can also change your photo as well if you so desire.
No need for claims and objections at this time.
As it relates to the ASW court case, albeit I’m not legally trained, common sense would suggest that there’s no legal ground to stand on, as the constitution has made provision for defection to remain as an independent MP without being affiliated with another political party.
Anyone from either side can be called upon to serve in the executive branch as the westminster system allows for the same.
Just in Barbados, the Mia Mottley administration reached across the aisle to offer a position in her government since the opposition was unsuccessful
in retaining any seats.
She even offered them senatorial positions.
Stop fooling the people and pull up your boot straps to rebuild your shattered party.
You have time…
Why is it that ABLP supporters are so prevalent in these posts? Ok, you say Pringle not ready so easy win for you next election! So why come here every article to make the “Young Destroyer” point that none of dem ready. Well that did not help him in the Anguilla competition and won’t help you next election no matter how many times you say it. Somehow it seems like ABLP still believes that they can again get into the psyche of Antigua, all of this garbage so they will overlook the decadence of the country under Gaston and the ABLP. They fall for it people!!!
@Zackie little boy go sit down in your corner until Gisele takes you off of time out!!!!
I literally feel pain whenever I decide to waste a little time and read the comments that come after these politically slanted articles. The dunceness stupidity nastiness evil revealed by the writers are just unbelievable coming from people who have had access to education for many decades. And of course nearly 90% of the comments obviously come from the ABLP and Gaston Browne worshippers. Boy, no wonder you guys are referred to as the DUNCE ELEMENT ! You punks are the worst Antiguans in this generation. When will you all stop projecting pure bullshit and dunceness into the minds of the intelligent people of this country ?
@Eldridge GO BACK IN YOUR LITTLE CORNER UNTIL GISELE TELL YOU TO COME OUT N PLAY BOY!!!! Ah she run you and control you!
Zackie is a UPP CLOWN
@ ERIC (THE RED), did Zackie hit a raw nerve? Heheheeee 🤣🤣🤣
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