Roberts says Rollins should learn fate within two weeks

Fri, Nov 7th 2014, 09:39 PM

Fort Charlotte MP Dr. Andre Rollins will learn his fate with the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) within two weeks, according to PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts.
In a recent interview with The Nassau Guardian, Roberts said he expects a disciplinary committee to file its report with the PLP's National General Council (NGC) before its next general meeting.
That meeting is set for November 20, Roberts noted.
The committee was appointed to determine whether Rollins should face any consequences for verbal attacks on the party's leadership in the House of Assembly.
Rollins appeared before the committee on three occasions.
In the House of Assembly, Rollins said the country needs new leadership. He also said he is tired of hearing Prime Minister Perry Christie quote scripture.
He said while Christie "waxes eloquently with his words", those words must live up to actions.
Despite being asked by the NGC to apologize to Christie in the House of Assembly, Rollins has refused to.
During a Fort Charlotte constituency meeting last month, dozens of constituents expressed displeasure with the MP's performance in the House and in his constituency.
Roberts said he advised the branch executives to await the committee's decision before taking their concerns to the public.
"Their position has not changed, no sir, not to my knowledge," he said. "I am in touch with them from time to time."
Attorney Valentine Grimes heads the disciplinary committee.
Other members include Charles Carter, Errington Isaacs, Aaron Sargeant, Robin Lynes, Barbara Pierre, Michelle Reckley and Tom Basden.
Asked whether there is still tension within the PLP over Rollins' comments, Roberts said more people than the media are aware have expressed their displeasure about Rollins' comments.
"There are some people expressing themselves, more than has come to your attention, I can assure you of that," Roberts said.
Several PLP MPs and Senator Keith Bell have publicly expressed concerns over Rollins' verbal attack on Christie.
While South Beach MP Cleola Hamilton inferred Rollins was a "turncoat" in the House, Bell said Rollins only got his seat because of the PLP.
The PLP has approached former Attorney General Alfred Sears about running on the party's ticket again in Fort Charlotte.
While Sears has said he is "ready to serve", he said he would not do anything to "injure an incumbent member of Parliament" representing the party.

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