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Another blow to the JLP – Smith
lloyd B. Smith.
Political analyst Lloyd B Smith says the timing of the Supreme Court ruling against Shahine Robinson, disqualified from sitting in Parliament, is particularly unfortunate, in light of the present upheaval in the country.
Mr. Smith says given the firestorm now swirling around the government regarding the extradition matter, the Tivoli Gardens/West Kingston operation and a still anemic economy, the ruling and the by-election which will result from it, do not auger well for the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).
“It could not have come at a worse time for the ruling JLP given the fact that the government is now in a tail spin in respect of the Manatt, Phelps and Phillips issue in relation to the Christopher Coke extradition affair. A by-election at this time will be another major distraction for a government which has to deal with an economy which is almost in shambles,” he said.
Nightmarish days ahead for the JLP
Mr. Smith contends that the delicate seat balance in the House of Representatives has now shifted; an occurrence that the Opposition could use to its advantage.
“Now that the majority has dwindled down to two, if any MP is ill or is abroad, the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) could, if it wishes to be mischievous, do things in Parliament that could put the Bruce Golding administration in dire straits, so it’s going to be some very nightmarish days ahead for the JLP administration,” he said.
By-election a litmus test for JLP & PNP – Scott
And, political analyst Shalman Scott says the ruling bears serious implications for the JLP administration going forward, especially as it relates to the balance in the House of Representatives.
Though he argued against the success of the no-confidence motion moved against the Prime Minister by the Opposition on Tuesday, Mr. Scott said the impending by-election will act as a gauge of the voting public's view of, not just the sitting administration, but the Opposition as well.
“This has implications for the ruling government’s majority in the Parliament which been reduced from four to three as a result of this new development regarding Mrs. Robinson. This will embolden the Opposition PNP in its bid to move a vote of no confidence in the government.
“It is clear to me that a by-election in North East St. Ann is imminent which will be a litmus test for the political standing of both the governing JLP and Opposition PNP,” Mr. Scott said.
lloyd B. Smith.
Political analyst Lloyd B Smith says the timing of the Supreme Court ruling against Shahine Robinson, disqualified from sitting in Parliament, is particularly unfortunate, in light of the present upheaval in the country.
Mr. Smith says given the firestorm now swirling around the government regarding the extradition matter, the Tivoli Gardens/West Kingston operation and a still anemic economy, the ruling and the by-election which will result from it, do not auger well for the governing Jamaica Labour Party (JLP).
“It could not have come at a worse time for the ruling JLP given the fact that the government is now in a tail spin in respect of the Manatt, Phelps and Phillips issue in relation to the Christopher Coke extradition affair. A by-election at this time will be another major distraction for a government which has to deal with an economy which is almost in shambles,” he said.
Nightmarish days ahead for the JLP
Mr. Smith contends that the delicate seat balance in the House of Representatives has now shifted; an occurrence that the Opposition could use to its advantage.
“Now that the majority has dwindled down to two, if any MP is ill or is abroad, the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) could, if it wishes to be mischievous, do things in Parliament that could put the Bruce Golding administration in dire straits, so it’s going to be some very nightmarish days ahead for the JLP administration,” he said.
By-election a litmus test for JLP & PNP – Scott
And, political analyst Shalman Scott says the ruling bears serious implications for the JLP administration going forward, especially as it relates to the balance in the House of Representatives.
Though he argued against the success of the no-confidence motion moved against the Prime Minister by the Opposition on Tuesday, Mr. Scott said the impending by-election will act as a gauge of the voting public's view of, not just the sitting administration, but the Opposition as well.
“This has implications for the ruling government’s majority in the Parliament which been reduced from four to three as a result of this new development regarding Mrs. Robinson. This will embolden the Opposition PNP in its bid to move a vote of no confidence in the government.
“It is clear to me that a by-election in North East St. Ann is imminent which will be a litmus test for the political standing of both the governing JLP and Opposition PNP,” Mr. Scott said.
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