NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The chief of the primary opposition, Free Nationwide Motion (FNM), Michael Pintard, says he helps the institution of time period limits for the workplace of Prime Minister.
Talking on a neighborhood radio discuss present on Wednesday, he mentioned the FNM’s inside caucus should talk about mounted election dates.
Nonetheless, he mentioned he would assist flexibility to accommodate unexpected circumstances.
“I don’t imagine it ought to be willy nilly {that a} prime minister determines any time of the 12 months that he’s able to go to election,” he mentioned. “I believe you want some predictability within the election system, so I’m not averse to it.”
He additionally mentioned he would take part in management debates earlier than the following common election.
Whereas in opposition, the present Prime Minister, Philip “Courageous” Davis, mentioned he was ready to debate then-Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis earlier than the 2021 election.
Nonetheless, Minnis by no means took up the problem.
The College of The Bahamas partnered with Verizon Media Group to host a collection of pre-election debates forward of the final common election. All main events participated besides the Free Nationwide Motion.
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