But, in the interim, before this meeting, and before a National Party Council meeting is called, does First Deputy Hugo Patt step into the post as leader?
Here's what Panton had to say:
Jules Vasquez
"Is it being observed that Hugo Patt is the rightful leader of the UDP at this time?"
Tracy Panton, Leader of the Opposition
"Hugo Patt is deputy, first deputy party leader of the United Democratic Party."
Jules Vasquez
"Okay. Who is the leader? Shyne Barrow says he is."
Tracy Panton, Leader of the Opposition
"The former party leader has no say in how we proceed. He lost his seat in Mesopotamia. He has resigned from the party as the party leader, and he is unable to assume any decision making, on behalf of the party, in whatever capacity he believes, delusionally, he still maintains."
Sheena Pitts, Panton Attorney
"There is no party leader, the former party leader not only lost his seat but he also resigned - a resignation that you cannot take back."
Tracy Panton, Leader of the Opposition
"Well, I think the leadership will be determined when we have a leadership convention."
"In the absence of a leader, the deputy leader is asked to take on some of those responsibilities."
"But there is no leader of the United Democratic per se."
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