By Political Satirist
They say history repeats itself, and when it comes to the United Progressive Party (UPP), repetition is practically a party tradition. The party’s latest leadership skirmish feels less like a political process and more like an unending soap opera, complete with plot twists, dramatic exits, and plenty of finger-pointing. Once again, the UPP finds itself at a familiar crossroads: a primary that has devolved into pandemonium after a convention that sparked confusion.
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For those who’ve been following, this is no new storyline. The UPP, much like its predecessor, the Progressive Labour Movement (PLM), has a knack for turning decision-making into a public spectacle. Power struggles that should be managed behind closed doors spill out into the open, leaving the electorate bewildered and the party scrambling for damage control. And while the drama might make for entertaining headlines, the fallout always leaves the UPP battered and bruised, losing precious ground in the political arena.
Unfolding Drama in St. John’s Rural South and St. Peter
It’s not clear what exactly is going on in St. John’s Rural South, but something is definitely brewing. Ahead of the primary, not one, but two candidates have already pulled out of the race. The reasons behind these sudden withdrawals remain murky, but rest assured, the real story will surface sooner or later. In the meantime, speculation is rife, and the lack of clarity only fuels the perception of chaos.
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Over in St. Peter, the situation isn’t much better. Conflict appears to be simmering as the party struggles to select a candidate for the upcoming by-election. Add to that the fact that the UPP has yet to present the 10 candidates it promised over a month ago, and the picture becomes even more troubling. These delays and conflicts do little to inspire confidence in the party’s ability to organize itself, let alone govern effectively.
Damage Control vs. Progress
The problem is as old as the party itself. Every time the UPP gets caught in another round of infighting, it’s forced to hit pause on meaningful work. Instead of focusing on strengthening its organizational structure, advancing policies, or leveraging its pool of intellectual talent, the party spends its time cleaning up messes of its own making. Damage control becomes the default mode, while progress takes a back seat.
If the UPP could channel even half the energy it expends on internal squabbles into strategic planning, it might just live up to its name and actually progress. But alas, as Roy Boyke pointed out nearly 20 years ago before his exit, the party remains trapped in a cycle of self-inflicted wounds and missed opportunities.
Time for a Cultural Shift
Here’s the harsh truth: the UPP’s biggest enemy isn’t external—it’s internal. The culture of disorganization, blame-shifting, and reactive management has persisted for far too long. What the party desperately needs is a moment of honest introspection. And not the kind of introspection where everyone blames everyone else, but a real, soul-searching acknowledgment of the dysfunction that holds them back.
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Breaking the cycle will require more than just promises of unity and reform. It demands a genuine commitment to changing the way the party operates. Strategic planning must become a priority, not an afterthought. Leadership decisions should be clear, transparent, and conflict-free—if that’s even possible. Most importantly, the UPP must stop airing its dirty laundry in public and start presenting itself as a united front capable of governing.
Breaking the Curse
Whether you call it a curse, a habit, or just plain stubbornness, the UPP’s tendency to implode during critical moments is a pattern that must be broken. The electorate is watching—and not with popcorn and excitement, but with growing frustration. People want a party that can lead, not one that gets lost in its own drama.
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So, to the UPP, here’s a bit of unsolicited advice: the next time a primary or convention rolls around, try something radical. Avoid the confusion. Skip the pandemonium. Focus on the bigger picture. Because if you don’t, the party may soon find itself spinning so far out of control that it won’t be able to find its way back. And that, dear UPP, would be the ultimate tragedy.
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