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Bahamian Politics
DNA: Political Operatives are at Work
By Democratic National Alliance (DNA)
Apr 24, 2017 - 12:47:09 PM

The Democratic National Alliance has been made aware of the resurfacing of old photographs of the party’s Nassau Village Candidate Mario Lockhart which have begun making the rounds on social media. The photos, taken a year ago, show Mr. Lockhart in the United States on vacation, outside the jurisdiction of the Bahamas and reflect a time before he had even considered entering frontline politics OR before the Democratic National Alliance considered him as a viable candidate. As expected during this season however, the release of these private photos was obviously done with malicious intent and are an attempt by political operatives to not only paint Mr. Lockhart in a negative light but to also distract voters from the truly offensive behavior perpetrated by members of the governing party in recent days.

The Democratic National Alliance wishes to make clear that Mr. Lockhart has not broken ANY LAWS. As the former proprietor of his own security firm and his work as a personal body guard, Mr. Lockhart has a clean police record and has never been convicted of any crimes in any jurisdiction. The firearm which appears in the photo is a legal and licensed firearm belonging to a long-time friend of Mr. Lockhart who currently resides in Florida. It is also important to note that even in the Bahamas it is possible for Bahamians to apply for, and in some cases, receive permits to carry handguns based on the nature of their professions.

. It is completely unfair to attempt to paint this Bahamian – who also previously served as the driver and aide to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly – simply because he is from the Nassau Village community.

It is equally important to note he was chosen by residents of Nassau Village to represent them on the party’s ticket. This scurrilous attempt to discredit him DOES NOT in any way change the wishes of those Bahamians or the DNA party.