Prime Minister Perry Christie
The creators of an expletive-filled song about Prime Minister Perry Christie, his family and others, are under investigation for possible criminal libel, according to police.
Chief Superintendent Clayton Fernander said he is personally distraught at the level of disrespect in the song, which has been widely circulated on social media.
"It is total dishonor, disgrace and disrespect," Fernander told The Nassau Guardian.
"The chips will fall where they may.
"While the matter is actively under investigation, this is not a good thing.
"We cannot do things like that. That is the prime minister, his wife and his children and that song is already out to the world.
"We cannot do that, man."
Fernander said those responsible could be arrested.
The Free National Movement (FNM) and the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) have denounced the song.
"The FNM has been made aware of a horrendous and derogatory song making the rounds on social media," the party said yesterday.
"This song and its lyrics are utterly reprehensible and have no place in politics, let alone The Bahamas.
"The FNM condemns the writer, the song and its lyrics in the strongest possible terms and urges all Bahamians to stand on higher ground and stop these types of gutter attacks."
DNA Leader Branville McCartney distanced the party from the song, which had complimentary language about the DNA.
"The Democratic National Alliance has been made aware of a song that has gone viral across social media," said McCartney in a post on Facebook.
"The lyrics of the song make derogatory reference to the prime minister, his wife and children.
"The statements are vile and are not a representation of myself, my beliefs, or the party I represent.
"Not only was the language appalling, it showed blatant disrespect for the office of the prime minister and that in itself cannot be condoned.
"I personally condemn this disgusting unpatriotic and misogynistic rhetoric and hope that all right thinking Bahamians do so as well."
Jayme C. Pinder, Guardian Staff Reporter
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