If this happens then the Democratic Party would maintain power since Commissioner Theo Heyliger did not tender his resignation as yet and the party is unsure of what Heyliger might do or not do. While Commissioner Heyliger does not have to declare Independent as one may want to believe.
The commissioner just needs to sign a declaration with the National Alliance and allow the Democratic Party to kick him out, something that would work in the best interest of the commissioner who can be considered the most successful. Secondly Heyliger would not quit the Democratic Party unless he has a sound agreement with the National Alliance who is busy working on their governing accord. That is according to sources close to the National Alliance.
The source said Richardson was contemplating the offer because he wanted very much to be a commissioner. Most importantly it is alleged that the island council man is getting severe pressure from his relatives.
The source said the councilman is not too keen in having Commissioner Theo Heyliger on their slate. Instead it should be the five council members of the National Alliance which would allow each of them to take up the commissioner position. "Even though there is a difference of opinion Brother already made it clear he is not going anywhere and for sure not with the Democratic Party, we are sure the councilman would wait and see what party leader William Marlin would come up with since the government is not yet formed." A supporter of the National Alliance said.
Sources say the NA is negotiating with a female to take up one of the commissioner's seat but there is no deal yet. This person is said to be a non-active politician. While they have temporarily agreed to have Theo Heyliger, William Marlin, Frans Richardson, and George Pantophlet as commissioners there is no final decision taken.
It is expected that Rudolph Samuel and Hyacinth Richardson will be going to Parliament. However, this scenario is likely to change since he Richardson is more interested in being a commissioner than senator.
SMN News also understands the DP faction will be submitting their resignation sometime soon which would leave government in limbo. "Right now the DP Faction is not able to sign any documents because they are incumbent and does not have the majority. "If the resignations are submitted today then the new government would have to be sworn in early next week since the island cannot be left in limbo." Another source said.
However, despite the ongoing political turmoil some of the executive council members met with the central government yesterday.
DP Making Big Proposals (late breaking news).
While the National Alliance is busy putting the new government together the Democratic Party is trying to convince its members to stay with the party. Reliable sources say that the main problem with commissioner Theo Heyliger and the Leader of the Democratic Party stand with his budget to complete his road projects. One source said the DP managed to iron out the budget which is in the best interest of the ROB commissioner.
It is said that Heyliger told his colleagues in the DP that they need to convince Louie Laveist to change his mind and if that happens then he would stay with the party. However, SMN News has been reliably informed that the Wathey's inner circle does not want Heyliger to stay with the DP. It is said that one of his uncles went to see him on Thursday night to convince him not to return to the DP.
They said the director of finance told Heyliger he did not fully understand the budget and he was the one that made a huge mistake. However, getting Heyliger back would not have solved the problems of the Democratic Party.
Sources say the party leader after meeting with the board members on Wednesday night have decided to make huge financial proposals to Louie Laveist who officially resigned from the Democratic Party and has made himself clear to the Chairman of the island council on Wednesday. It is understood that the party leader and commissioner Roy Marlin was set to meet with Laveist last evening where the offers would be made.
Sources close to the National Alliance told this reporter last night that the NA already have a government in place even though there are some indifferences that has be ironed out. Up to late last night the party members were in meetings while some of the members were meeting with their supporters for advice earlier in the day.