P.U.P. Leader Francis Fonseca told the media that any opposition to the decision in the ranks of the Belize Rural North Executive is merely speculation. But it’s actually much more than that. Today members of the Executive stood outside waiting for Saldivar to emerge. When they got the news they were disturbed and enraged, to the point where Executive PR Officer Oswin Blease stated that they are no longer P.U.P.s…but some new hybrid called independent P.U.P.s.
Oswin Blease, PR Officer, BRN Executive
“Based on the Chairman’s whisper to me, she was told that Arthur Saldivar’s candidacy should be removed with immediate effect.”
Reporter
“Sir is this an injustice to you all in Belize Rural North?”
Oswin Blease
Oswin Blease
“This is indeed an injustice for all of us in Belize Rural North. For one, Arthur Saldivar was not endorsed; Arthur Saldivar contested a contested convention where he won over two other candidates. When the committee met with us, we were informed by the committee of four that there was no information on Arthur Saldivar…that there was no information whatsoever…that the allegations against him were mere rumours and they were going to try to put facts to it. So that is surprising for us right now to hear that a position like that is taken by our National Executive.”
Reporter
“Sir you all are good P.U.P.s. Will you all continue to support whoever is now put as the P.U.P. candidate?”
Oswin Blease
“I was born inside the People’s United Party. From birth I was a P.U.P. I will always be a P.U.P. But you have a thing you call independent P.U.P.s. And let me tell you this. This is something that will be happening. I believe that Arthur Saldivar will run in Belize Rural North because the Executive is standing behind him unanimously. The Executive is very strong and is battle ready. And many of us will be going into other divisions and contest the divisions as P.U.P. supporters.”
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