Democratic National Alliance (Antigua & Barbuda)

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is a political party in Antigua and Barbuda founded on April 18, 2017.[1] The DNA is currently led by former MP and Senator Joanne Massiah. The party was founded after a disastrous leadership race within the United Progressive Party (which Massiah and her team withdrew from)[2] following their defeat in the 2014 General Elections.

Democratic National Alliance
PresidentJoanne Massiah
FoundedApril 18, 2017
ColorsOrange and Black
SloganProsperity for All
Election symbol
Rose
Website
www.dnaab.com

Following UPP's Convention in 2015, Joanne Massiah, the then-elected Member of Parliament for All Saint's East and St. Luke, was expelled from the party on February 12, 2017.[3]

Party Officers

  • President – Col. Joanne Massiah
  • 1st Vice President – N/A
  • 2nd Vice President – Col. Anthony Stuart
  • Chairperson – N/A
  • Deputy Chairperson – N/A
  • Secretary General – N/A
  • Deputy Secretary General – Col. Majorie Parchment
  • Communications Officer – Col. Chaneil Imhoff
  • Chief Financial Officer – N/A
  • Deputy Financial Officer – Col. Coady Joseph
  • Mobilization Officer – Col. Avoy Knight

Electoral Results

Election Party leader Votes  % Seats +/– Position Government
2018 Joanne Massiah 754 1.94
0 / 17
New 3rd Extra-parliamentary
2023 460 1.09
0 / 17
Steady 0 Decrease 4th Extra-parliamentary

References

  1. "Joanne Massiah launches new political party". Antigua News Room. 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  2. Carr, Marlon (2015-05-06). "Massiah drops her bid to become leader of the UPP". Retrieved 2022-01-21.
  3. "UPP gives Joanne Massiah the boot". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 2017-02-14. Retrieved 2022-01-21.
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