
Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King announces he will resign on Friday
CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King says he will resign as premier and leader of the Progressive Conservative party effective Friday at noon.
King, 53, told reporters today that his decision is in the best interest of his family, the government and the people of P.E.I., adding that he is in good health.
The premier says a new leader will be chosen “in the hours ahead,” and that person will become premier when he steps down.
King says he knows today’s news may be shocking to some.