A VIDEO has surfaced on social media showing the General Secretary of the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNC/R), Dawn Hastings-Williams, and her driver being locked out of the party’s Sophia headquarters on Monday.

In the viral video, Hastings-Williams’ black car is seen blocking the entrance to Congress Place, thereby preventing other vehicles from exiting the compound.

Hastings-Williams exited the vehicle and attempted to open the gate. As a result, security officers intervened.

The reason for the denied entry remains unclear.

The incident has sparked a lot of discussion and speculation among members of the public, with many questioning the reasons behind the lockout.

Some have speculated that the incident is the result of a power struggle within the party, while others believe it may be related to internal party politics.

The PNC/R in a brief official statement regarding the incident, shot down claims that Hastings-Williams was prevented from entering the headquarters.

“The PNCR wishes to assure that at no time was Mrs Hastings-Williams prevented from entering Congress Place, and we condemn these efforts by detractors who wish to sow seeds of discord and strife,” the opposition party said.

Meanwhile, in another section of the media, the party’s leader, Aubrey Norton, is quoted as saying there were “other matters” that caused Hastings-Williams to temporarily lose access.

The party has seen the resignations of two of its leaders, including Geeta Chandan-Edmond and its treasurer, Faaiz Mursaline. Mursaline reportedly left as a result of issues related to financial mismanagement and alleged racial discrimination.

Meanwhile, Chandan-Edmond reportedly resigned after being on leave for months and following concerns that she was not allowed to fully function in her capacity as General Secretary.