Davis challenges Minnis to debate

With the general election only three weeks away, Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Brave Davis yesterday challenged Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis to a debate.

“When he called the snap election last week, the prime minister said that the country needs to choose which leader it believes can lead us out of the present crises,” he said in a statement.

“I agree. We need a reset.

“And so, today I have written to Hubert Minnis, challenging him to a public debate.”

Davis said a debate would allow voters to be better informed about their options. However, with the election scheduled for September 16, Davis noted that they would have to move quickly to organize such an event. 

“Elections are all about choice,” he said.

“And to make an informed choice, voters need to shine a spotlight on those who seek to represent them. They need to scrutinize closely the solutions being proposed. And they need to have faith that the promises made will be kept.

“So, let’s have a debate. Around the world, debates are considered an essential component of a healthy democracy.

“And so, I say to the prime minister: let’s put the choice squarely in front of the Bahamian people.

“Come and debate me. Let’s answer the tough questions.

“Show up and put your track record and your plans before the Bahamian people. I will gladly do the same.

“The clock is ticking fast towards election day, so we must move quickly.”

Up to press time yesterday, Minnis had issued no response to Davis’ request.

Earlier this year, the Free National Movement (FNM) declined to participate in a series of national political debates organized by the University of The Bahamas (UB) and Verizon Media Group (VMG), because, among other things, they claimed the event did not meet international standards.

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