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UDP's Transition Tremors
posted (February 20, 2013)
Phillippa Bailey has been the secretary general of the UDP for 13 years -yet unofficial but reliable reports tonight say she is calling it quits effective the end of March.

It comes very suddenly after the party's national convention on Sunday - but it was not unexpected. It is well known in party circles that Bailey did not support the Unity Slate because of the presence of Alberto August - with whom she reportedly has had difficulties. August won the Chairmanship with a decisive majority - and two days later, reports say Bailey has decided to move on.

Today, August told us that he is prepared to work with anyone - but added that he believes Bailey made an error to have chosen sides in the recent convention. Nonetheless, he says if she stays on, he will work with her and if she resigns, the party will have to find someone else.

Well, according to credible reports, it seems it will be the latter. If so, it is a significant loss for the party because "Ms. Bailey", as she is called is an institution in the party, known for her strict, no nonsense approach. Insiders say if she moves on, the party secretariat will suffer significantly - as others including long time staffers such as Yellow-man are likely to follow.

The Party Leader would not return our text request for a comment.

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