The Tribune

 EDITOR, The Tribune.

Let me say at the beginning I am a supporter of the FNM. Truly I am disgusted at the continuous quarrel over the leadership position in the party. What I cannot understand is how the very same set of people who have been fighting Dr Minnis for his position have been rejected by the people more than once in convention.

What these people fail to understand is even if they by some trickery wrestle the leadership of the party away from Dr Minnis, the people are those who will have the last say.

For those unsuspecting Bahamians who do not know, this fight for the leadership of the party has nothing to do with Dr Minnis being a poor leader. This rogue group do not want Dr Minnis to be the leader going into an election because if he wins, that means he will be Prime Minister and certain elements cannot stand that thought, they only see themselves in that position.

If these persons feel that the leader is not performing as he should, what happens to common sense discussion when they get in leadership meetings; instead of nit picking, why not all of them pledge their support for the leader and say, Mr Leader, we support you, but we would like for you to work on this or that, and build the man rather than pulling him down.

I am more than convinced that this is not about the man not being a good leader, but some persons with money trying to buy party leadership.

I see Dr Minnis as a sober, clear thinking honest man, but some of those around him begrudge him and will do everything to bring him down, even if it means causing the FNM the election. “Jealousy is a deadly poison”.

I am even surprised that the most recent senator, if my information is correct while reaching out one hand to receive his appointment has a dagger in the other at the back of the leader.

I wish to say to the six parliamentary members while you are fighting to get rid of the leader, the people are planning to get rid of you all. For God sake understand that in a duly called convention the leader was elected by an overwhelming majority. He did not undermine his way to the top, and those who try to get to the top by such means, remember Jesus said to Peter: “He that live by the sword shall die by the sword.”

OSWALD DELEVEAUX

Nassau,

June, 2016.

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