Dr Bernard Nottage speaks at the PLP rally in RM Bailey Park.
By AVA TURNQUEST
Tribune Chief Reporter
aturnquest@tribunemedia.net
PROGRESSIVE Liberal Party Chairman Bradley Roberts confirmed on Friday that National Security Minister Dr Bernard Nottage was "resting comfortably" after his performance at Thursday's Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) campaign rally at R M Bailey Park raised concerns for his health.
Mr Roberts denied rumours that Dr Nottage had suffered a stroke, pointing out that the 71-year-old incumbent candidate for Bain and Grants Town was not admitted to hospital.
The PLP MP was examined by a doctor at his home on Thursday night for “dehydration”, according to Mr Roberts, shortly after slurring and stumbling over his words during his speech on the rally stage.
Dr Nottage had to be aided on stage by his wife throughout the second half of his presentation, mispronouncing words and having to correct his sentences constantly.
Visibly flustered as he spoke to the large crowd of supporters, Dr Nottage was attempting to praise members of the various law enforcement entities and plot the course ahead for the PLP and its fight against crime.
However, his dazed demeanour and incoherent speech led many in attendance to question his overall health at that time. Dr Nottage was forced to wrap up his speech as the DJ played loud music to drown out his words.
The performance has sparked rumours that the senior MP's behaviour evinced a much more serious health condition or signalled his need to retire from frontline politics.
When asked whether the party had given any consideration to an outcome that would see Dr Nottage unable to contest the seat, Mr Roberts told The Tribune on Friday that "nothing has occurred to consider that".
Comments
banker 6 years, 12 months ago
This is how skewed the PLP sense of humanity is.
Even die-hard FNM's are saying "Geez, I hope that the guy is alright".
To the PLP thugs, they see this as a sign of party weakness, to be covered up, smoothed over, denied, and minimalised.
A truly gracious, caring, concerned person would say "We are concerned about Dr. Nottage, and we are having him examined at length to insure his health and well-being. Dr. Nottage's health is more important than any election and we hope and pray that this is nothing serious. We will keep our supporters informed and ask for prayers and support."
That's what a normal human being would do. A PLP thug does the opposite. Deny, Deny, Deny. Dr. Nottage has a recent history of these episodes and even an ignorant person knows that this is not one off. There is an underlying condition. The PLP make me sick.
BMW 6 years, 12 months ago
Amen Banker! The plunder loot pillage dont care, this has happened to Dr. Nottage before and he should undergo tests etc. to find out what is wrong. God Bless him.
bahamiangoddedd 6 years, 12 months ago
For the love of God plz, someone, anyone, talk some sense into him and encourage him to step aside and go take care of himself. That was painful to watch.
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