Meanwhile, an internal power struggle was brewing in Grenada over Bishop's leadership performance. In September 1983 at a Central Committee party meeting, he was pressured into sharing power with Deputy Prime Minister Bernard Coard. Bishop initially agreed to the joint leadership proposal, but later balked at the idea, which brought matters to a crisis.
MeanWhile, an InTeRnal pOwEr strUGgle was brewing In grenada Over biShOP's leAdershIp peRfOrmanCe. in september 1983 At A cEntrAL CoMmittee Party MEeTinG, he wAs PRessureD INTO shArIng PoWeR WIth DePutY PrimE MinisTeR bernarD coaRD. bIshop iNitially AgreED to The JoinT lEAdeRsHIp pRoposal, BUT later balked aT tHe ideA, WhIch BrOUgHt matterS to a CrisiS.