Prime Minister Gaston Browne says two separate opinion polls indicate that his ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) is on course for victory in the next general election, with a significant lead over the opposition.

Speaking on Pointe FM moments ago, Browne referenced a survey conducted by Don Anderson, which he said shows the ABLP with “a support base of over 40%,” compared to around 20% for the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP).

He added that the remaining voters are largely undecided, but that those backing the UPP are doing so out of loyalty rather than confidence in leadership or policies.

Browne also cited a second poll conducted by Peter Wickham, which he said measured leadership approval and voter preference in a key constituency.

According to the Prime Minister, the poll shows he holds a 58% leadership approval rating, compared to 14% for Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle.

The same survey reportedly found that 70% of respondents preferred Browne as Prime Minister, while Pringle received 10% support and former opposition leader Harold Lovell received 8%.

Browne further pointed to constituency-level data, saying a majority of voters in St. Mary’s North and South viewed opposition candidates as ineffective, while another result suggested 57% support for ABLP candidate Maria Bird-Browne in one race.

The Prime Minister argued that undecided voters typically break in favor of leading parties, suggesting the ABLP could widen its advantage as the election approaches.