Spencer denies Browne’s ‘childish’ claims and says he is seeking validation outside his party

Dr. Baldwin Spencer, former prime minister, is categorically denying
sentiments and statements attributed to him by Prime Minister Gaston
Browne and carried by certain online publications yesterday, April 17.

Browne claimed that, during a visit to his office some years ago, Spencer made
remarks that were critical of his own personal style of governance and
complimentary about Browne’s handling of his Cabinet.

In a press release issued at midday today, April 18, Dr. Spencer says, “The
prime minister’s story is unsubstantiated, vague, and completely
misrepresents my character.

“His account is totally fabricated and demonstrates a rather childish need for
approval and validation that – clearly – he is not receiving from his own
party.”

Spencer also notes Browne’s self-satisfaction with his “handling” of his
Cabinet and says this indicates “his tendency toward dictatorship, rather than
a cooperative relationship with his colleagues.”

That PM Browne prefers to spin such stories to discredit members of the
United Progressive Party (UPP) – rather than concentrate on building a legacy
of tangible achievements – is pitiable, Dr. Spencer concludes.

A week ago, Browne was exposed in another self-congratulatory lie, this time
targeting MP Jamale Pringle, Political Leader of the United Progressive Party.