Shyne Barrow Finally Steps Down as U.D.P. Party Leader

Former Mesopotamia Area Representative Shyne Barrow has stepped down as leader of the United Democratic Party, effective immediately. His resignation comes just five days after losing his seat to Lee Mark Chang in the General Election. In a letter to U.D.P. Chairman Michael Peyrefitte, Barrow wrote, ‘I write to inform of my resignation as party leader of our beloved United Democratic Party with immediate effect, handing over to Deputy Party Leader Hon. Hugo Patt to serve as Interim Leader of the U.D.P. until the next National Convention to be held this year as per the U.D.P. Constitution.’ Barrow’s sudden departure marks a significant shift from his stance on Nomination Day regarding the leadership of the opposition party.