NASSAU, Bahamas — Speaker of the House and MP for Nassau Village Halson Moultrie has resigned from the Free National Movement, The Tribune, one of The Bahamas’ leading newspapers, reported on Thursday, February 4.
In a statement, Mr Moultrie thanked the FNM for their recognition and the opportunity to be elected as a member of the successful 2017 team, but added, “My patriotic and not to be compromised convictions on fundamental essentials of democracy and good governance such as separation of powers, autonomy and independence of the legislature and judiciary, accountability and transparency, freedom of information and respect for the constitution makes my continued affiliation and association divergent and untenable.”
He added that he will continue to serve as an Independent member until the House is either prorogued for the purpose of electing a new Speaker or dissolved for a general election, noting that will consult with his wife and constituents before making a decision on re-election.
Here is a “photo shot” of the Speaker’s resignation letter from the FNM:
