The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is a political party in Antigua and Barbuda founded on April 18, 2017.[1] The DNA is currently led by former MP and Senator Joanne Massiah. The party was founded after a disastrous leadership race within the United Progressive Party (which Massiah and her team withdrew from)[2] following their defeat in the 2014 General Elections.
Democratic National Alliance | |
|---|---|
 | |
| President | Joanne Massiah |
| Founded | April 18, 2017 |
| Split from | UPP |
| Ideology | Progressivism Social democracy |
| Political position | Center-left |
| Colors | Orange and Black |
| Slogan | Prosperity for All |
| Election symbol | |
| Rose | |
| Website | |
| www | |
Following UPP's Convention in 2015, Joanne Massiah, the then-elected Member of Parliament for All Saint's East and St. Luke, was expelled from the party on February 12, 2017.[3]
Party officers
edit- President – Col. Joanne Massiah
- 1st Vice President – Col. Bruce Goodwin
- 2nd Vice President – Col. Anthony Stuart
- Chairperson – Col. Malaka Parker
- Deputy Chairperson – Col. Louis Rivera
- Secretary General – Col. Gatesworth James
- Deputy Secretary General – Col. Majorie Parchment
- Communications Officer – Col. Chaneil Imhoff
- Chief Financial Officer – Col. Gameal Joyce
- Deputy Financial Officer – Col. Coady Joseph
- Mobilization Officer – Col. Kelton Dalso
Electoral results
edit| Election | Party leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Joanne Massiah | 754 | 1.94 | 0 / 17
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New | 3rd | Extra-parliamentary |
| 2023 | 460 | 1.09 | 0 / 17
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 0
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 4th
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Extra-parliamentary |
References
edit- ^ "Joanne Massiah launches new political party". Antigua News Room. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ Carr, Marlon (2015-05-06). "Massiah drops her bid to become leader of the UPP". Retrieved 2022-01-21.
- ^ "UPP gives Joanne Massiah the boot". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2022-01-21.