Wehner Urges Voters to Reject ‘Empty Promises’ Ahead of By-Election
George Wehner, the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate in the January 14, 2025, by-election for St. Peter, has called on voters to critically evaluate the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s (ABLP) recent activities in the constituency.
Speaking at his first rally, Wehner accused the government of making superficial, last-minute efforts to sway public opinion, while neglecting St. Peter for years.
Wehner alleged that recent road improvements and other infrastructure projects were politically motivated, describing them as “empty promises” designed to secure votes.
“Since the announcement of my candidacy, the concrete trucks have been rolling in,” he said, emphasizing that the government’s sudden interest in the constituency reflects an insincere attempt to address longstanding issues.
The candidate criticized the administration for failing to deliver meaningful development, citing poor road conditions, neglected schools, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure in communities like Parham Town, Gunthorpes, and Lightfoot West.
He urged voters to consider the long-term impact of their choices and prioritize candidates who are genuinely invested in improving their lives.
Wehner also called attention to the challenges facing local fishers and farmers, accusing the government of undermining their livelihoods through questionable land and licensing deals.
He vowed to prioritize food security, youth education, and community development if elected.
Wehner’s message has centered on accountability and the need for voters to reject what he described as the Labour Party’s “pattern of neglect.” “Together, we aspire; together, we rise,” he said, rallying the crowd to unite for meaningful change in St. Peter.
The by-election, set for January 14, promises to be a closely watched contest, with Wehner positioning himself as a champion of the people and a vocal critic of the current administration.
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OK! Is all I’m saying!
So….. George, tell me… exactly what will make the commitments and/ or promises that you are making/ will make any less full of HOT AIR?
What does Mr Wehner expect. Such a foolish point to make. Ofcourse they going to fix the roads! Are you complaining?
One Big Dutty Chupz
that is exaclty why we will REJECT YOU!!!!
HERE IS A VIDEO OF THE RALLY FROM LASTNIGHT:
https://www.facebook.com/lashea.christian.9/videos/510964035439812/
My brother, do you expect any decent person will take you serious after your disgusting conduct leading up to and during the UPP convention?
Have you apologized? No. did the party call on you to apologize? No. But this is expected. They were afraid to ask Gisele to apologize for her shameful behavior at the retreat.
Even if I was a member of your party I would not vote for you. You have a very nasty attitude and giving you all that power will only make you worse.
How dare you try to implicate the Chairman in your mess. the Chairman is ABOVE REPROACH!!!
@UPP STRONG, just stop it! Remove your mask. There is no way you could be a supporter of the UPP with that comical release of the UPP “rally” last night. You did your party a great disservice by your action. Just read the comments that follow your video. Share it with ANR as well!
Someone needs to ask George Wehner why he was dismissed from the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force.
Is it true that he led an attempted mutiny against the former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Brig. Trevor A. Thomas? Is it true that Wenher went to Balwdin Spencer while he was Prime Minister and expressed a desire to have the CDS removed and Spencer refused?
Is it true that Baldwin Spencer as Prime Minister had to call CDS Brig. Thomas and alert him of the plot by Wehner and as a result Wehner and some misguided junior officers were dismissed from the Defence Force because of attempted mutiny? Perhaps the Browne fellow who is jamming Insane in a Boot Camp knows something about it as well?
By the way, mutiny is a crime under the Defence Act.
For those who do not know, George Wehner is not trustworthy and needs to be exposed for who he is.
George Wehner have you apologized to the lady you told you want to shove your particular body part down her throat? You are a foul and disgusting human being hiding behind your church and your ill fitting suit. You have been found out. Learn to keep your hands to yourself, you fake Christian and fornicator. This time around, it won’t be you taking off your shirt running wild, pointing, and gearing like you did at Richard Lewis and his children. This time the shirt will be beaten off you at the polls and the entire St. Peter will laugh you back into the hole you crawled out of. PS: please remember to take your meds over the next few weeks. You know how you get when you fall off your regimen.
You talking about ’empty promises’, George? Based on the very unfavourable feedback you are receiving in the responses to this article, it seems that YOU are the empty promise!