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Penner Returns From Guate, Stull Giving No Indication of Resign, Remain or Face Recall
posted (October 21, 2013)
Cayo Northeast Representative Elvin Penner returned to Belize from Guatemala yesterday morning at 10:00. Accompanied by his parents, he came right through the western border - didn't check in at the Immigration Desk - and proceeded to his home on 10th Street in San Ignacio.

Today, Penner went to Spanish Lookout and when he returned home to find waiting media he refused comment and said that he had to meet with the Prime Minister - who's not returning until Friday. That suggests that he is still seeking some cover from his party - and even though the party has abandoned him - apparently, he's not quite ready to blow the whistle on other public officials who may have their own Immigration racket going.

As we've reported -Prime Minister Barrow has publicly asked Penner to resign - and said that the UDP will no longer resist an opposition led recall effort in his division. Still, it's up to Penner, because as we've reported he could well refuse to resign and keep on collecting his salary and community vote as a House Member, and face the possibility of a recall, which has an above average chance of failing because the 65% threshold is so high.

Days to come will reveal the answers to these questions.

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