In a significant political development, former senator and prominent community activist Malaka Parker has announced her return to the United Progressive Party (UPP) after a two-year hiatus from active politics. Parker, who left the UPP following a contentious leadership dispute in 2016, emphasized her decision as a response to the urgent need for political renewal and accountability in Antigua and Barbuda. She criticized the current administration, the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), for fostering what she described as a ‘decaying political culture’ marked by corruption, economic mismanagement, and public disillusionment. Parker highlighted the ABLP’s failure to deliver on its promises of economic prosperity, pointing to rising inequality, escalating living costs, and a bloated public sector as evidence of systemic failures. She called for a collective effort to rebuild the opposition, restore public trust, and champion inclusive, people-centered governance. Parker’s return to the UPP underscores her belief in the party’s potential to lead national renewal and address the pressing challenges facing the country. She urged citizens to join her in rejecting the current administration’s perceived disregard for public welfare and to work towards a brighter future for Antigua and Barbuda.
Former Senator Malaka Parker Rejoins the United Progressive Party
