PLP Response to the OBA’s Candidate Rollouts: Empty Promises, No Vision

The OBA’s Candidate Rollout: Another Sign of a Party Unprepared to Lead

The OBA’s latest candidate rollout was yet another display of a party that is fundamentally out of touch, unprepared, and incapable of leading Bermuda forward.

They introduced several candidates but failed to provide bios, plans, or any meaningful information about them. This lack of transparency did a disservice to their own candidates. A party that doesn’t value its candidates is a party that doesn’t serve its people.

What Bermudians saw today was not a bold vision for the future but a continuation of the OBA’s inability to answer basic questions or offer meaningful solutions to the challenges our people face.

Former OBA Chair, Senator, and candidate Justin Mathias got it right when he called the OBA an:

“Unorganised trainwreck of an organisation.”

No Transparency on Backroom Deals

When asked directly, the OBA Leader refused to be open and transparent about possible pre-election backroom deals with the FDM and Sir John Swan’s so-called “independents.”

When pressed on whether they would collaborate with independents and other parties, Jarion Richardson said that they “don’t want to share” their specific plans for collaboration?!

So, what is their secret plan?! This is dishonest, and clearly, there are plans afoot to try to fool the Bermudian public.

Bermudians deserve to know:

  • Are these so-called “independent” candidates secretly working with the OBA behind closed doors?
  • Why won’t the OBA be honest about their intentions?

It’s a clear indication that they are more focused on political trickery than serving the people.

Genuine leadership starts with consistent, meaningful engagement—not photo ops during election season.

No Clear Plan for Governance

When pressed to name five things his government would do in the first 100 days if they won the election, the OBA Leader waffled and failed to provide any specifics. This is deeply concerning.

Bermudians want real solutions to rising costs, better opportunities for their families, and a brighter future for their children. If the OBA cannot articulate a plan, how can they claim to be ready to govern?

Let us not forget the words of former OBA Chair Justin Mathias, who described the OBA as:

“Fundamentally flawed” and stated they “...don’t have individuals who have the calibre to form a government.”

This stinging condemnation comes from someone who knows the OBA better than most, and today’s rollout only reinforces this lack of confidence.

The PLP Remains Focused on Delivering for Bermudians

While the OBA stumbles through candidate rollouts, empty rhetoric, and secrecy, the PLP remains focused on delivering for Bermudians.

We have a proven track record of:

✅ Fighting to keep costs down for families
✅ Increasing seniors' pensions
✅ Investing in education and infrastructure

Our vision for Bermuda is clear, and our commitment to progress is unwavering.

Bermudians deserve leaders who are transparent, connected, and ready to govern with a clear plan for the future. The OBA has once again shown they are not up to the task.

The PLP will continue to fight for a fairer Bermuda for all of us.