Political rally in Antigua ends abruptly after gunfire during Masicka’s performance
A political rally in St John’s, Antigua ended abruptly on Saturday night after gunshots reportedly disrupted the event.
Dancehall artiste Masicka was said to be performing when the incident occurred.
According to a source who was at the event, “The political rally ended in gunshots after Masicka was basically performing the third song in his set. Sizzla was also on the show but he performed before the incident.”
Videos circulating on Facebook captured the moment when what sounded like gunshots were heard, with patrons seen quickly leaving the venue.
The rally was being hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), the current ruling political party in Antigua and Barbuda, led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne.
Said the source, “I was at the show and there were about 5,000 people there. It was a big rally.”
Antigua and Barbuda is set to hold general elections on April 30, with the ABLP expected to face its main challenger, the United Progressive Party (UPP), in a closely contested race.
