‘Hon Fahie power-hungry!’ – Radio show caller alleges
He said too that the attitude and actions of Honourable Fahie came across as “power hunger” and he did not believe that Honourable Fraser would be comfortable working in the House of Assembly with him.
On the show which dealt with several issues, the caller said that at that time Honourable Fahie made no protest against Honourable Fraser being Chairman of the party though both gentlemen contested the position.
“Then they lost the election and his (Fahie’s) Committee members wrote to the Governor concerning the situation and how he felt about it and the Governor gave them a month and a day to come together to decide the fate of the Opposition and they did not,” the caller said.
“I think it is foolishness now for the Representative for the First District to be [holding on to that view] because the Congress did not do anything for a whole month and a day,” he said.
“I think that either the Representative for the First District was power hungry or something like that. I don’t think Honourable Fraser would be comfortable working with him in the House of Assembly,” he said.
Doug Wheatley holds a different view
Host of the show Doug Wheatley said in terms of Honourable Fraser and Honourable Fahie working together he does not see any problem with this.
“They may have had a little difficulty in the past but for the sake of the country and the party and themselves they can’t dwell on what happened in the past. Once they get there they have to work for the people and I believe that they will do that,” he said.
However, the caller insisted that Honourable Fahie seems dissatisfied still with how things have turned out. “It seems like the Representative for the First District is still not happy because they are all blaming Mr Fraser for the loss of the elections. That it is the way it is coming across,” he said.
“But I prefer Fraser,” the caller said, insisting that he was speaking his views and that people may not agree with him.
There is to be an internal election of the Virgin Islands Party on September 2, 2015 where the posts of Chairman, President, Treasurer and a host of others become vacant.
Reports are that Hon Fahie may be contesting for the position of Chairman.
Chapter now closed
In a brief statement in response to this news site’s queries, Honourable Fahie said that he respects the Governor’s decision and looks to move forward.
“The process as outlined by the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 was followed by the Governor,” said Honourable Fahie. In that regard I respect his actions. I have congratulated Honourable Julian Fraser RA on being appointed Leader of the Opposition.”
“This chapter is now closed. We can now more than ever move forward together in being steadfast in purpose and diligent in actions in the carrying out of our duties,” said Honourable Fahie.
However, Honourable Fraser when asked by this news site whether he would be contesting and for what position he declined to comment saying that commenting on the issue would not serve in the best interest of the party.
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29 Responses to “‘Hon Fahie power-hungry!’ – Radio show caller alleges”
You just answered your own question jack$$$&. Fraser could not attract better candidates which is why they lost. He was Chairman over a year before campaigning started and could not put a team together. You are fooling yourself.
we all do but Fa... will get the shock of his life even he and that worless CM tring to maulate the cogress list
I don't blame Fahie at all. I don't see him as power hungry. You have F**** and his gang telling people that if Fraaer isn't the leader then that is the end of the VIP. To me that is a dictator mentality
I have been in many organizations with Fahie over the years where he was the leader & where he was a follower and I must say he is one of the best teammates anyone can ask for. I have noticed this about Fahie for well over 20 years. He is a little rowdy at times but his heart is pure and he works for the common good.
Alvin and especially Dancia were two failures. If Dancia was so popular and strong then why she didn't win when she ran At-Large just now. Also she got such few votes in the 7th & 8th District where she is from so blaming Fahie for her downfall is baseless. She was a Minister with a Ministry and she has nothing to show for her efforts. She can only blame her own la*y self.