PM Spencer hits back at opposition

Antigua’s Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has accused members of the opposition Antigua Labour Party of pressing for fresh elections in a desperate bid to cover up crimes they allegedly committed while in office.



Mr. Spencer made the accusation during a televised national address yesterday.



He singled out Opposition Leader Lester Bird and five former government ministers who have cases before the courts for alleged wrongdoings.



The ALP has been clamouring for the Spencer-led United Progressive Party administration to demit office following a recent court ruling that deemed the election of the Prime Minister and two government legislators to be invalid.



The government has been granted a stay on the ruling and is appealing the matter.