Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Bradley Roberts yesterday lambasted Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis for his refusal to take questions from the press and once again encouraged voters "not to turn the clock back" on the work the Christie administration has done over the past five years.
In a press conference following the announcement of the March 10 election date, Minnis told FNM candidates and supporters to put "all hands on deck" as they prepared to remove the PLP from governance.
After he read his prepared statement, the media was then informed by FNM Chairman Sidney Collie that Minnis would not be taking any questions due to an important meeting immediately following the press conference.
"It's shocking and unbelievable that the man who wants to be prime minister turns his back on the press," Roberts said in a statement to the press.
"Minnis has also refused to debate the man he seeks to replace, Prime Minister Perry G. Christie.
"Clearly the Bahamian people will draw the correct conclusion, that Minnis is unprepared and not ready for the high office of prime minister."
Roberts warned against putting the FNM in office to undo what he claims the PLP has done.
"The FNM has a legacy and a history of opposing and cancelling progress," he said.
"The record of the FNM is clear on these matters. There can be no backing away from this.
"If Bahamians want to move this country forward together and build on the progress we have made together over the last five years, I urge them to vote PLP.
"Return the PLP to power to continue this important work on their behalf."
The PLP chairman called on "all Bahamians to exercise their constitutional rights and participate in this democratic process".
He also called for a "peaceful general election consistent with our country's legacy and international reputation as a free, modern and stable democratic state".

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