NASSAU, Bahamas — Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said he finds it fascinating that people are still questioning whether Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis will attempt to remain as leader, when it’s “clear as day” that a new leader will emerge during the party’s convention next month, The Nassau Guardian reported on Friday, October 22.
Ingraham spoke to reporters after he viewed the body of veteran hotelier J. Barrie Farrington at the Senate on Friday morning.
“I find it fascinating that people are asking that question,” Ingraham said when asked for his thoughts on whether Minnis should seek reelection,” Ingrahm said. “It is clear as day to me that the current leader of the FNM will no longer be leader of the FNM after convention on November 27, and he has already told us he is not running for the office anymore.”
Ingraham added, “The party has determined it will hold a one-day convention with the sole purpose of electing a leader. That’s what is going to happen. I shall be there, God willing, and so will others in the party.”
After a September 22 meeting of the party, FNM Chairman Carl Culmer told reporters that Minnis will stay on as leader until a new leader is elected at the convention. However, Minnis has evaded questions in recent weeks over whether he will seek reelection.
The Guardian understands that Minnis has been reaching out to various party members seeking support.
Minnis is expected to address the matter during an FNM church service on Sunday.
Nominations for leader opened on October 19 and will close at 5 p.m. on November 18. See complete article in The Nassau Guardian at https://thenassauguardian.com/ingraham-says-minnis-will-no-longer-be-leader-after-convention/
