Delano Munroe
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Since the 2012 general elections, the Democratic
National Alliance has dedicated itself to recruiting the best and brightest
minds to join the party and have been very successful thus far in finding
individuals whose vision aligns itself with the philosophy and ideals of the
DNA. Unfortunately, we have also had instances of individuals who have sought
to join the party to further their personal agendas or as an attempt to benefit
financially.
Over the past few days, one such individual has
attempted to misrepresent his interactions with the DNA in an effort to
discredit the party’s impact. During the last election, Delano Munroe was
selected by the party as one of the 38 candidates; however, amid allegations of
theft and a pending trial he was asked not to run. Early on in the party’s
candidate selection process for the 2017 general elections, Munroe again made
his interest known and had requested to be considered as the party’s standard
bearer in the Golden Gates Constituency.
Contrary to assertions made by Munroe in certain
segments of the media, he did not resign as a candidate with the DNA, but was
asked to withdraw his name from the running after he was found to have
misappropriated funds from another constituency association. Upon discovering
his dishonesty, the leadership of the party met with him and had given him a
deadline in which to return the missing funds. This action is consistent with
the DNA’s public commitment to offering quality candidates in the upcoming
general election: Persons of integrity, persons of vision and good character
and persons who can command the respect and support of the voting public.
Munroe’s departure follows similar actions taken by
other former candidates of the DNA. Despite the political rhetoric though, this
in no way indicates a hemorrhaging of talent from the ranks of the DNA. It is,
and should be viewed publicly however, as part of a wider effort to refine our
potential list of candidates.
Since making history as the first THIRD PARTY to
run a full slate of candidates, garnered almost 10% of the votes, all within
being formed eleven months prior to the 2012 general elections, the DNA has had
time to refine its search and choose the best possible options. As expected,
this means that some individuals who had received nominations previously, were
not chosen to run again. Undoubtedly driven by their own political ambitions,
those persons have since moved on to other parties; we wish them well.
The Democratic National Alliance will remain
unmoved and committed to providing the country with a viable alternative to the
lackluster, irresponsible and ineffective governance currently provided by the
PLP. We encourage all persons who wish to be true agents of change to join us
in creating the kind of Bahamas we can all be proud of.
Andrew
Wilson
DNA
Chairman
