The B.C. Conservative Party leadership review outcome is set to be unveiled on Monday, following a caucus meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., as reported by a source to 1130 NewsRadio.
Leader John Rustad is currently under scrutiny for a post-election review, although his leadership has been met with internal challenges and disapproval within the party, despite experiencing a significant surge in support over the past year.
Earlier today, Rustad announced to a select group that he intends to retain his position as leader, amidst ongoing controversies surrounding the leadership review process, including allegations of internal conflicts and claims of manipulated voting procedures.
In a recent development, a leaked database brought to light suspicions of irregularities in new membership sign-ups, where numerous registrations shared identical email formats and questionable phone numbers, sparking a wave of controversy within the party.
Critics within the party have been vocal in their opposition to Rustad’s inclusive approach, arguing that he is steering the Conservatives towards a more inclusive stance, diverging from the preferences of the party’s original supporters.
Rustad’s leadership is credited with driving the party’s resurgence from a state of lacking representation to nearly clinching victory in the previous provincial election, highlighting his significant impact on the party’s political landscape.
Sources hint at the likelihood of the party announcing the final results of the review ahead of the caucus meeting, with indications that Rustad has garnered over 50% of the party’s vote to continue leading as the party’s chief.