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Last Updated: Mar 28, 2017 - 1:38:32 AM |
Nassau, Bahamas -
Sidney Collie, Chairman of the Free National Movement (FNM), issued the
following statement regarding the upcoming election:
“In order to maintain transparent, democratic elections, it is essential
that our government readily accepts international election observers.
We encourage the candidates and constituents of all political parties to
willingly comply with every election law—out of respect to Bahamians
and to protect the dignity of our democratic system. We must never
ignore the lessons history has taught us, and although I’m confident
that our country will uphold the rule of law, the government should act
prudently to ensure this is a certainty. To these ends, Bahamians
deserve nothing less than complete cooperation from their government.”
“International election observers share an important role in this
process by verifying the compliance of election laws with impartiality
and efficiently correcting any potential for misconduct. Such
participation fosters an environment of trust between government and its
people as well as the international community.
“As leaders of the country we hold dear, the FNM will never shy away
from accountability and transparency. Our hope is that Bahamians can
take pride in every aspect of our country, and this begins with an
unwavering commitment to the democratic process.”
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