Commissioner of Police Ellison Greenslade has confirmed that the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) is investigating "cyber threats" made against former Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) MP Philip Galanis. On Thursday, Galanis said a supporter of Prime Minister Perry Christie has vowed to "destroy" anyone who opposes Christie, and has declared "Christie or death".

Galanis said he reported the matter to the commissioner. When contacted, Greenslade confirmed that the Central Detective Unit (CDU) has been assigned to investigate the matter, which he referred to as cyber threats.

Galanis, who was a guest on the Star 106.5FM show "Jeffrey" with host Jeffrey Lloyd, said he came under fire after he publicly endorsed Deputy Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis for leader of the PLP. He predicted that, on the Christie administration's current trajectory, the PLP would lose the next general election.

"There have been some who have been extremely offensive on the Internet," Galanis said.

"They have vilified me and my name, and that's OK because their minds are empty.

"They are stupid, and they are ignorant, and I think Bahamians recognize them for what they are.

"... And then another person suggested on the Internet that I'm attempting to overthrow the PLP government.

"Now that's a very serious accusation, and I wrote the police.

"I wrote URCA (Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority).

"I wrote the data protection commissioner, because I take it seriously."

Galanis has said Bahamians are generally dissatisfied with the way the Christie administration is governing. In a previous interview, Galanis said if the PLP is to have a shot at winning the next general election, it needs to take decisive action, including electing new leadership. While Christie said he does not wish for the PLP to be embroiled in a "divisive race" at its November convention, he said he will come out of the convention as leader of the party.

Davis previously said he would only run for leader if Christie decides to retire, but the deputy prime minister refused to say recently what his current position is on the matter. He is expected to make a public announcement on the matter, according to PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts.

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