Prime Minister Gaston Browne is making it clear that Rawdon ‘Secku’ Turner will replace Asot Michael on the Antigua Labor Party (ABLP) ticket in St Peter come the next General Election.
While adding that the party will respect a High Court’s recent injunction imposed on it about Michael, the PM reiterated that the Member of Parliament will never run on an ABLP ticket as long as he leads the party.
However, Michael is condemning statements made by Prime Minister Gaston Browne that he, Michael will never run on an ABLP ticket.
Michael views the comments by PM Browne as dictatorial.
“This is a very disturbing case of one man seeking to establish absolute control of the ABLP as his private business or gang. When you challenge him or fall in his disfavour, he strikes out to destroy you with impunity.”
“Not just Asot Michael, but anyone in the ABLP who does not align with his plans or vision. He does not use party machinery to resolve issues; he uses his Public Office and his radio station”, Michael said in a statement.
“He did it to others, like comrade Michael Freeland, Benjamin and James or anyone who questions him, criticizes him or does not agree with him”, St Peter MP added.
