COMMENTRY: Beyond Ambition—The Price of an ‘Independent’ Seat and the Need for True Public Service

The recent revelation that an Independent Senator in Antigua and Barbuda is seeking nomination to contest a seat for the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) in St. Phillip’s South has sparked a heated debate about the integrity of public service appointments. While personal ambition is not inherently problematic, the blurring of lines between impartial roles and partisan politics raises significant concerns about the credibility of governance.