In a surprising political development, Opposition Member of Parliament Amanza Walton-Desir has officially resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and from her seat in the National Assembly, where she served under the APNU+AFC coalition.
Her resignation comes at a critical time, as the party finalises its List of Candidates for the General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025.
Walton-Desir confirmed her departure in a brief comment to News Source on Wednesday morning. She is scheduled to hold a press conference at 11:00a.m. today to address her decision.
Speaking with News Source, PNCR Leader Aubrey Norton acknowledged receipt of Walton-Desir’s resignation letter, which also confirmed her withdrawal from the National Assembly.
Norton stated that the two had recently met at his office, accompanied by the head of the party’s campaign, David Hales. The meeting, held just over a week ago, focused on Walton-Desir’s role in the party’s campaign and her inclusion on the list of candidates.
According to Norton he had a meeting with Amanza Walton-Desir to discuss her potential inclusion on the party’s list of candidates for the upcoming elections. During their conversation, she indicated that she needed to consult with her supporters before making a decision and promised to get back to him.
Norton said he made it clear she would be placed on the list and, if the coalition were successful, her name would be extracted for a seat in Parliament. However, he noted that she never followed up after that discussion.
Her resignation adds to speculation of internal rifts within the opposition. Reports have circulated for months suggesting that Walton-Desir had been increasingly marginalised within the PNCR, although Norton has consistently denied sidelining her.
In a broadcast last week she made it clear that she will never join the governing, People’s Progressive Party (PPP). In her broadcast Walton-Desir declared “I’m not interested in joining the PPP; I will never be interested”
Her departure marks a significant moment in the pre-election political landscape, potentially signaling a shift in how the opposition may organise in the months leading to the September vote.
