Winston Ennis, the previous deputy mayor of Kingston, has firmly denied the claims that he’s leaving the Jamaica Labour Social gathering (JLP) to develop into an unbiased candidate.
In a press release launched on Wednesday, Ennis clarified that remarks attributed to him in a “leaked voice observe” circulated inside a JLP-affiliated Whatsapp group have been made impulsively and don’t replicate his precise intention to sever ties with the get together.
“I’ve not despatched a proper letter withdrawing my membership within the Jamaica Labour Social gathering. I want to categorically state that I retract any verbal suggestion that I’ve left my Social gathering, which I’ve served faithfully for a number of a long time,” his assertion learn partially. “I met final night time with members of my Division and get together employees and want to state that I’m dedicated to resolving internally any situation which could have arisen that led to my earlier sentiment.”
Ennis’ hypothetical departure from the JLP would have disrupted the 20-20 stability on the Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Company (KSAMC), following the current native authorities election, probably handing outright management of the parish council to the Folks’s Nationwide Social gathering (PNP).
Affirming his continued allegiance to the JLP, Ennis stated he believes his get together is “greatest positioned to control Jamaica at each the native and central Authorities ranges.”
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Ennis disenchanted at leaked audio
Expressing disappointment on the public disclosure of what he deemed “private discussions,” Ennis cautioned in opposition to airing such issues publicly.
“I used to be stunned on the leak. I’m disenchanted that private discussions made it into the general public area. I want to warning people who find themselves making private statements within the warmth of the second and meant for inner dialogue, to watch out in regards to the area used to precise identical and the phrases chosen,” he shared.
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