Rob Lantz confirms he won’t run for permanent leadership of P.E.I. Progressive Conservatives [Video]

Premier Rob Lantz says he won’t seek the permanent leadership of P.E.I.’s Progressive Conservative Party, after previously saying people had been asking him to run for the position.

The news came in a social media post Wednesday afternoon. 

“After much consideration, the best decision for Islanders and the PC Party is to continue my role as interim leader until the party selects a new permanent leader,” the message said. “Until that time, I am dedicated to continuing to serve as premier.”

His office later confirmed to CBC News that the post was real and that Lantz will not run for the leadership. 

Lantz became P.E.I.’s premier on Feb. 21 as he took over the interim leadership of the party in the wake of Dennis King’s sudden resignation from both roles in February. King went on to accept a federal appointment as Canada’s ambassador to Ireland.