ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, January 22: The New National Party (NNP) is grappling with an unprecedented political crisis following the mass resignation of all 17 Town of St. George constituency branch members.

The stunning development announced just days after former General Secretary Peter David’s departure, signals growing discontent within the party and raises serious questions about its stability and future.

In a scathing resignation letter addressed to NNP General Secretary Roland Bhola, the St. George branch cited deep dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership and processes leading up to its December 15 convention.

“Recently, we delivered a letter to you to clarify delegates from our work constituency for the December 15 convention. Unfortunately, we have not received an acknowledgment… Leading up to the convention, we have witnessed the party leadership stifle members’ constitutional rights to choose their own delegates,” the letter read.

The branch accused the NNP of undermining its constitution, declaring, “We view these practices as a fundamental breach… Therefore, we, the undersigned members of the constituency branch for the town of St. George, tender our resignation from the party with immediate effect.”

The collective exit of the St. George branch comes on the heels of high-profile resignations, including that of Peter David on Monday and NNP Senators Neilon Pascal and Katisha Douglas.

David’s departure, citing disillusionment with the party’s internal elections and leadership practices, has further destabilized the NNP.

Political analysts suggest these resignations mark a turning point for the once-dominant political force.

The NNP, led by recently elected Political Leader Emmalin Pierre, has struggled to regain footing since its 2022 electoral defeat.

Fabian Bowen, a card-carrying NNP member from St. George, expressed frustration over the party’s direction and treatment of members.

“The main reason for resigning is that I don’t believe political parties should treat people like they treated Peter. What they’re doing to people who they consider to be not conservative is wrong. They use them, and then if that person wants to excel for leadership, they bully them out,” Bowen said. “The party does not seem to have any way of changing or reforming.”

Emmalin Pierre, in her first press conference as NNP leader, defended the party’s internal elections and dismissed allegations of impropriety.

She described the recent resignations as “normal” for political organizations and emphasized the party’s resilience.

“Resignations in any organization are quite normal… The NNP is a resilient party. This is not the first time we’ve faced challenges, and it won’t be the last,” Pierre said, seeking to reassure supporters.

However, the collective resignation of an entire branch underscores deeper fractures within the party.

With murmurs of more resignations from key constituencies, including St. Patrick and St. Andrew, the NNP faces the grim possibility of a widening internal rift.

The resignations have fueled speculation about a potential new political movement led by Peter David, whose stature within Grenadian politics remains significant.

Political observers argue that his departure and other high-profile exits have weakened the NNP’s parliamentary position and its ability to rally supporters.