Which U.D.P. Faction is Using Red on Election Day?  

Alberto August, an Opposition Member of the Elections & Boundaries Commission, has taken aim at the Facebook blog “Hot Off the Press” for spreading misleading information about the assignment of political colors for the 2025 General Election. In his statement, August said, “this is in response to the grossly misleading post broadcast by untrained individuals posing as journalists on the Facebook platform ‘Hot Off the Press.’ It’s actions like these that tarnish the noble profession of journalism”. He clarified that while the assignment of colors was discussed extensively in a recent Commission meeting, no final decision has been made yet. August explained that the Commission unanimously agreed that, under Section 15 (4) of the Third Schedule (Election Rules) of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 9, they must first consult with political parties contesting the election before making a final decision. He added, “For this to move forward legally, the Alliance for Democracy Party, led by their acting leader Tracy Panton, must first declare itself a political party, as the Commission can only consult with ‘political parties contesting the election”.