LISTEN: Massiah says the UPP made a Pappy Show out of Alex Browne by reappointing him to the Senate for 1 day

Joanne Massiah has criticised the decision to reappoint Alex Browne to the Senate for what she suggested was a brief, symbolic stint, describing the move as unnecessary and politically hollow.

Speaking during a call-in on the Browne and Browne show on Pointe FM, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader questioned the timing of the reappointment, noting that Parliament was expected to be dissolved shortly.

Massiah argued that there was no constitutional obligation to immediately fill the Senate vacancy, particularly given the limited timeframe before an election.

“There’s no constitutional requirement that they have to fill the position… absolutely not,” she said, dismissing the urgency of the decision.

She went further, branding the move a “Pappy show” and suggesting it served little practical purpose beyond optics.

“I don’t know why Alex himself allowed himself to be happy showed and paraded,” Massiah added, implying the appointment reduced the role to political theatre.

Her remarks come against the backdrop of a final Senate sitting that she said was primarily convened to complete legislative business ahead of an anticipated dissolution of Parliament.

Massiah maintained that reappointing a senator under such circumstances raised questions about decision-making within the political system.

“I don’t know who is advising these people… nobody’s thinking,” she said.

The former opposition leader’s comments add to ongoing debate surrounding political strategy and governance decisions as the country approaches a general election.

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