Bahamian Politics
Hon. Daniel Johnson: PLP best team to lead with Christie as head coach
Jul 26, 2016 - 9:32:47 PM

Nassau, Bahamas - Press Statement by Hon Dr. Daniel Johnson MP Carmichael and Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture:

Reiterating a long held position that the Progressive Liberal Party is the best team to lead and govern this country, Carmichael MP and Youth, Sports and Culture Minister denied that he wants Christie gone (as PLP leader and Prime Minister) as was reported in Nassau Guardian on Monday 25th July 2016.

“I never say Christie should go” said Dr. Johnson, “I always say we have the best team to govern this country and he (Prime Minister Christie) is our head coach. A great team led by the best coach wins championships and I stand by that position.”

On the issue on transition, Dr. Johnson confirmed that he stated to the media that the whole country is in transition, the PLP is still the best brand to lead this country (in the midst of this transition), and Prime Minister Christie “must be calling the plays and leading the transition.” This is in no way a call for Mr. Christie to step down as leader but an endorsement of his leadership. To the contrary said Dr. Johnson, the PLP’s parliamentary team takes its cue from the leader, Prime Minister Christie.

“We are a better party with a sound politically relevant philosophy and together we must share our vision for the 21stcentury. Dr. Johnson credits this “best team” to the leadership of Prime Minister Christie.

The newspaper story stemmed from an appearance by Dr. Johnson on 96.9FM on Friday 22nd July 2016.   

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