Through gaining a majority of seats on the party's provincial executive, the Halifax group came to dominate the party, even although they were unable win a seat in the Legislature. Akerman also faced strains on his health and personal life, due to the stress of the workload he carried; he missed the 1977 session of the House because of an illness and his marriage ended in divorce.
Through securing a majority of seats on the party's provincial executive, the Halifax group gained control over the party, even though they were unable to win a seat in the Legislature. Akerman also faced challenges related to his health and personal life due to the pressure he endured from his workload; he missed the 1977 session of the House because of an illness and his marriage ended in divorce.