Tracy Taegar-Panton Reaffirms Commitment to Unity Amid Leadership Changes in UDP

Tracy Taegar-Panton, Interim Leader of the United Democratic Party, has reaffirmed her commitment to unity as the party navigates recent leadership changes. Following the resignations of former Party Leader Shyne Barrow and Party Chairman Michael Peyrefitte after the March twelfth General Elections, a petition has been submitted to convene a National Party Council meeting. This move aims to keep the party cohesive and focused on future goals. Despite the departures, deputy leaders and the vice chairman remain in their positions. After discussions with Vice Chairman Alberto August, who was initially reluctant to call an NPC meeting, Taegar-Panton has backed a constitutional petition to convene the NPC. According to the U.D.P. Constitution, a valid petition automatically triggers the call for an NPC meeting. Secretary General Shary Medina and Vice Chairman August are now required to organize this meeting, proposed for either May seventeenth or May twenty-fourth. The agenda includes electing an Interim Chairman to replace Peyrefitte and setting a date for the next National Convention. The U.D.P. is determined to navigate these leadership changes and prepare for its future.