Antigua and Barbuda MP Asot Michael was found useless at his residence early on Tuesday, affected by a chest stab wound and different wounds.
In response to an announcement from his household, Michael was killed in “a brutal and mindless act of violence” at his residence within the Dry Hill neighbourhood of St. John Parish on the west finish of the island.
In an announcement, Browne stated, “I regarded him as a brother regardless of our variations.” He added, “I pledge that our authorities will present all vital assets to the Royal Police Pressure to make sure an intensive investigation.”
In response to the Workplace of the Prime Minister Chief of Workers Lionel Hurst, the administration has determined {that a} member of parliament must be honoured with an official funeral.
Earlier than he left the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Occasion, Michael had been Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s Minister of Tourism, Financial Improvement, and Vitality.
Within the 2023 election, Michael, an unbiased MP, had simply been elected to his fifth consecutive time period. He was Antigua’s first profitable unbiased candidate.
With the demise of Michael, a by-election for the St Peter constituency will must be held inside 120 days.
In an replace, a 26-year-old Golden Grove resident has been charged with homicide.
Late Friday evening, Alexta Francis, a Golden Glove resident, was arrested. He reportedly admitted to the homicide and gave the police important items of proof.