PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts at the Progressive Liberal Party Headquarters: "Today Bahamians by thousands peacefully exercised their democratic right to elect a government of their choice in free and fair general elections.

"We congratulate them on their civility as The Bahamas cherishes its international reputation as one of the oldest and most stable democracies. They spoke loud and clear. There is an adage that the voice of the people is the voice of God.

"We believe this and we humbly accept their verdict. We congratulate those who are victorious and the PLP will have to go into a mode of rebuilding."

Roberts added that he had not yet talked to Prime Minister Perry Christie.