NASSAU, BAHAMAS – West Grand Bahama MP Kingsley Smith is again denying any connection to allegations linking him to U.S. court filings that revealed more details about the unnamed Bahamian politician linked to the Election Day Plane Crash.
Kingsley Smith – Member of Parliament, West Grand Bahama
“Listen to me, do no evil, fear no evil, okay do no evil fear no evil, simple as that.“
It was a short answer, but one that does little to quiet the questions.
A new filing submitted by U.S. prosecutors last Friday has added another piece to the puzzle, identifying the mysterious figure for the first time as a male member of Parliament who was re-elected back on May 12th.
Smith also reportedly made this denial to the Tribune newspaper, insisting he’s not connected to convicted drug trafficker Eric Gardiner, who was found with $30,000 in cash when he was rescued by US officials following a May 12th plane crash.
While the name remains redacted in U.S. court filings, the fresh details have reignited speculation.
Now, the opposition is joining the debate, saying the country should not have to rely on speculation to get answers.
Opposition Leader, Michael Pintard is questioning what the prime minister is doing about the allegations.
Michael Pintard – Leader, Opposition
“It is shameful that the prime minister, the head of the executive, and the speaker, the head of the legislature, failed to initiate a proper investigation about the precincts of the Parliament being used for drug dealing. It’s shameful and disgusting, and they ought to deal with that issue. That’s what’s relevant for us now.”
