The Tribune

By DENISE MAYCOCK

Tribune Freeport Reporter

dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

FORMER FNM Cabinet minister and Pineridge MP C A Smith, one of the lead figures co-ordinating the Free National Movement’s 2017 general election campaign, said yesterday that party leader Dr Hubert Minnis, is the best choice for the Bahamian people.

In a statement issued late Monday, Mr Smith said that Dr Minnis has demonstrated care, competence and the ‘stickability’ that links to the Bahamian spirit.

“Minnis, against all odds, has united a battle ready party and made a compelling case to lead our beloved Bahamas for the next five years,” Mr Smith said.

“It would have been easy for a man with such professional and business success to dodge the blows that come from front line politics. But his love for country, unselfish will to serve, unmatched discipline and belief in the wonderful future of our nation, kept him dedicated and focused.”

Mr Smith said the Bahamian people have grown tired of the corrupt tainted PLP. He stated that Prime Minister Perry Christie and his administration have failed miserably.

“All the promises echoed by Christie and the PLP during the 2012 campaign have amounted to little or nothing,” he said.

“In Minnis, we have a refreshing mindset, a new vision, a creative energy, and a dynamic team with proven skills and brilliant youth.”

The former FNM Cabinet minister said Dr Minnis is void of fancy and slick talk.

“He is meticulous. He plans and is always prepared. The good doctor has diagnosed the country and is set to heal.

“Christie is worn, tired and caught sleeping at the wheel. He is sadly, a shadow of himself, but still craves power. We cannot risk another five years on a leader who has allowed things to fall apart.”

He said the FNM leader has “earned a chance and sacred opportunity to lead” The Bahamas.

“I look forward with confidence to realise a new day and real change with Minnis at the helm. His deputy, Peter Turnquest, has made an impressive mark with the representation of the people in East Grand Bahama and his strong performance on the Bahamian people’s behalf in and outside of parliament. Turnquest is flat out smart, no nonsense and holds a genuine love for the people of our nation. On May 10, we have a critical choice. Christie or Minnis. I submit, the choice is clear. Hubert Minnis is the next prime minister of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas,” Mr Smith said.