At its convention this week, the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) intends to amend its constitution to make the organization more democratic and to reshape its image in this post-Christie era.

But at the same time, its current leadership wants to run unopposed — a throwback to the attitude that shaped the party under the failed leadership of Perry Christie, who was buried in the political ashes in May 2017.

Many people still remember the disturbing chants of “one leader!” on nomination day in January 2017 when former Attorney General Alfred Sears challenged Christie for leader.

With Obie Wilchcombe, the former West End and Bimini MP, expected to enter the chairmanship race, the current chairman, Fred Mitchell, has sent the message that this would not be welcomed.

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