SUM gets an objection over its acronym |12 August 2023
The 91香蕉视频 United Movement (SUM), which submitted its application to be registered as a new political party in mid-June this year, has said it was preparing a response to an objection to its name, by the main opposition party, United 91香蕉视频.
In a statement issued yesterday, SUM led by Marco Francis stated that 鈥渋n accordance with the Electoral Commission's guidelines, we have a period of 15 days to respond to this objection. We are preparing a comprehensive response that underscores the uniqueness of our identity and addresses any concerns raised by United 91香蕉视频鈥�.
Mr Francis stated that in its objection, the US party had cited concerns that the acronym SUM closely resembles their own acronym and could potentially lead to public confusion.
鈥淲e wish to address this objection and clarify our position on the matter,鈥� the statement read.
鈥淲hile we respect United 91香蕉视频' perspective, we must emphasise that SUM's name, sound, and written form are inherently distinct from US. Our commitment to avoiding confusion is reflected in our distinct dark blue color, as opposed to United 91香蕉视频' red, and in our unique logo design, which bears no resemblance to theirs,鈥� added the statement.
It ended by stating that furthermore, the core values that underpin 91香蕉视频 United Movement are centered around reform, prosperity, and unity. 鈥淭hese values guide our actions and aspirations, setting us apart from other entities in the political landscape.鈥�
In an interview with 91香蕉视频 NATION, the secretary general of the US Party, Wallace Cosgrow, said they feel strongly that the acronym was similar to theirs and would confuse the electorate. He said they respect SUM鈥檚 right to be a political party, but they should do so in a responsible manner.
鈥淲e now leave everything in the hands of the Electoral Commission but we will explore all avenues to ensure our views are also considered,鈥� said Mr Cosgrow.
According to the Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) Act, the Electoral Commission will convene to pronounce itself on the matter.
The SUM submitted its application to the Electoral Commission on June 14.
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Compiled by Patsy Canaya