Keod Smith and Kenyatta Gibson, the two MPs whose Cabinet Room fist-fight caused a major embarrassment for the PLP, were reported to have quit their government posts over the weekend.<\/p>\n
Keod Smith and Kenyatta Gibson were said by sources close to the PLP to have offered their resignations only if guaranteed nominations for the next general election.<\/p>\n
And, it was claimed, they threatened to quit as MPs if not granted their wish, thus possibly triggering two byelections at a time when the government is under fire on several fronts.<\/p>\n
The reported “deal” was offered to Prime Minister Perry Christie as a means of breaking an embarassing deadlock which some political observers feel could undermine the government’s election hopes, it was claimed.<\/p>\n
Last night, The Tribune was unable to get independent confirmation of the “offer”, but sources insisted the story was true. Another source said: “It seems that at least the resignation part is true. I’m not sure about the reported deal.”<\/p>\n
Mr Smith and Mr Gibson have been under heavy pressure to resign as environment ambassador and gaming board chief respectively over the last few days in the wake of their much-publicised Cabinet Room brawl. The pair are said to have come to blows following a meeting of parliamentarians when they began arguing over a property deal they were involved in as attorneys.<\/p>\n
Fierce public reaction to the bust-up has left government leaders – especially Mr Christie – wondering about the possible fall-out among voters.<\/p>\n
A source told The Tribune last night: “It seems Mr Christie doesn’t want to announce their resignations until he can also announce their replacements.”<\/p>\n
The Tribune was unable to contact any of the parties reportedly involved in the discussions. A government source said he had heard nothing about the resignations.<\/p>\n
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