Pintard believes leadership is an entitlement

EDITOR, The Tribune.

I READ the letter in one of the dailies last week entitled, “Pintard’s dictatorial approach to Minnis.”

Let me say at the outset that I am deeply concerned that Pintard seems to be of the view that when he was running for Leader of the FNM — it was a privilege to lead, but having been elected as Leader, for about 18 months — it is now, an entitlement to lead.

Being elected Leader, Deputy Leader or Chairman of a political organisation gives you the — opportunity - to demonstrate in a meaningful way, especially in Opposition, that you are up to the job, that “you ready”, as we say and possibly, well suited, (not perfect), to lead our Nation.

The very last thing, one would have thought is that a newly elected leader of the FNM, for the first time, unproven and without a track record in the post and being in the post