NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The principle opposition Free Nationwide Motion(FNM) has denied a declare by senior celebration official Richard Johnson that he had been assaulted by celebration leaders outdoors an FNM assembly final week.
“It’s regrettable that Mr Richard Johnson, within the wake of this traumatic occasion, has chosen to falsely accuse the management of the FNM of involvement in such a vile and cowardly assault,” the FNM mentioned in a press release.
“Not solely is any such involvement denied, however we’re involved that such a baseless and spurious assertion may very well be so casually and recklessly uttered and repeatedly broadcast,” the celebration added.
Johnson, the nationwide vice chairman and described as a supporter of former prime minister and FNM chief Dr. Hubert Minnis, has since filed a criticism with the police.
The FNM mentioned that makes an attempt to hyperlink the incident to Johnson’s criticism of the celebration up to now or pending inner celebration disciplinary proceedings are dishonest and misguided.
“Neither the FNM nor any member of its management crew had any involvement within the alleged assault upon Mr Johnson. The FNM stays open to individuals of various views and numerous opinions. We count on that such distinction is expressed with respect, in decency, and freed from violence.”
The celebration mentioned it’s investigating the incident and can take steps to safe its headquarters and precincts.
“Our aim is to make sure that each member of the FNM feels secure and empowered, and we are going to proceed to take the required measures to make sure that all celebration members and supporters can take part totally and freely within the beneficial work of the FNM,” the celebration mentioned.
Johnson sued the FNM final yr after the executives unanimously barred him from council conferences.
Earlier this yr, Supreme Courtroom Justice Deborah Fraser instituted an injunction stopping the celebration’s leaders from barring him from council conferences till she had addressed the substantive matter.
The Courtroom additionally restrained him from exercising any powers or duties he might have beneath the celebration’s structure, pending a dedication of his lawsuit in opposition to the celebration management.
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