For the second time in four years, the United Workers Party’s (UWP) National Council has rejected a resignation from its political leader, Allen Chastanet.
According to a press release issued on December 8, the council, described by the party as its “highest decision-making body”, met to deliberate on “recent political developments,” including Chastanet’s latest offer to step down. After what the release described as thorough deliberation, the council arrived at a “clear and unanimous decision” to keep Chastanet at the helm until the party’s next convention.
This marks the second time the UWP has declined Chastanet’s withdrawal from leadership. His first resignation attempt came in 2021, following the Saint Lucia Labour Party’s (SLP) electoral victory that year. His most recent offer was submitted last week, amid calls for new leadership following the party’s loss in the December 1 general election, where the UWP secured just one of the 17 contested seats.
The statement, signed by Public Relations Officer Leonard Spider Montoute, emphasised the party’s commitment to stability and renewal.
“The United Workers Party remains committed to serving the public interest, strengthening our organisation and working constructively toward our shared goals,” the release noted, thanking members and supporters for their continued trust.
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