Alliance for Democracy Rejects ‘False Claims’ 

The ‘UDP Alliance for Democracy’ fired out a press statement today, rejecting what it described as ‘false statements’ made in the recent statement made by the United Democratic Party (UDP).

The Alliance says that it is not a political party, nor a breakaway faction. “We are a group of longstanding UDP members, supporters, standard bearers and parliamentarians who are committed to saving the UDP by upholding its Constitution and core principles.”

According to the Alliance, the upcoming October 20th convention became necessary “because of the current Party Chairman’s refusal to follow the UDP Constitution and call the National Convention, despite a petition signed by 232 delegates—far more than the required one-fourth needed under the Party’s own rules.”

The Alliance says that the right to hold a convention is enshrined in the party’s constitution, and that no single leader or chairman has the authority to disregard its rules.

UDP Vice Chairman Alberto August Denounces Alliance for Democracy Convention