The People’s National Party (PNP) has removed Oshane Gayle as its councillor-candidate in St Elizabeth, after he was charged with assault for allegedly beating his pregnant partner.
Gayle was charged on Sunday after it was reported that he hit his pregnant partner with a piece of board during a domestic dispute.
In a statement today, the PNP said Gayle’s candidacy was revoked, underscoring its “unswerving dedication to ethical standards and the safeguarding of citizens’ rights and dignity”.
“The PNP firmly maintains its intolerance for behaviours that compromise the safety and dignity of individuals and remains dedicated to upholding high ethical standards. The party urges all involved parties to fully cooperate with legal authorities as the case proceeds in accordance with the law,” the PNP stated.
Dr Angela Brown Burke, chairman of the PNP, also expressed concern about the incident and condemned the alleged attack. She added that violence, within the context of a domestic dispute, is entirely inconsistent with the PNP’s core values.
This is the second time this month that the party has severed ties with one of its representatives following charges.
Earlier this month, the PNP axed Tyrone Guthrie from his position as provisional councillor-candidate for the Friendship Division in Westmoreland, following charges in connection with the abduction and rape of a 16-year-old girl.
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