PNP slams injunction blocking Clarendon takeover bid, vows legal fight

The People’s National Party (PNP) has described as “anti-democratic” an injunction on Friday that blocked its bid to take control of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, with the party noting that it will be taking the matter to court to have the order set aside.

In a news release, the party said it notes “the ex parte interim injunction allegedly granted this morning on the application of the minority mayor and deputy mayor of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation to restore today’s duly convened special meeting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation from being held, the purpose of which was to preserve democratic rule by electing a majority-supported Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

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“What has happened today is profoundly anti-democratic. The PNP now holds a clear 12-10 majority, and the leadership of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation must be allowed to reflect the will of the people,” the party said.