WATCH: Pringle Says He Had a “Gun to His Head” Amid Threats of Defection
Updated April 12, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Leader of the UPP and candidate for All Saints East and St. Luke, Jamale Pringle, says he faced intense internal pressure during the party’s candidate selection process, describing it as having a “gun to his head”.
He specifically referenced longtime UPP member Dr. Philmore Benjamin, who has since crossed the political aisle and is now contesting the St. Mary’s North constituency as a candidate for the ABLP.
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