The Emperial Group finds Premier David Burt’ s recent remarks about national unity to be disingenuous and misleading.
While he speaks about bringing people together, his actions tell a different story. True unity cannot be achieved when he continues to ignore and exclude the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) from any meaningful engagement.
A leader committed to unity does not pick and choose who is worthy of dialogue—especially not in a democracy where diverse voices should be acknowledged and respected.
Instead of fostering genuine inclusivity, Premier Burt persists in using race as a political tool to divide the electorate. This tactic only serves to deepen societal fractures, undermining the very unity he claims to champion. At a time when Bermuda needs collective leadership and solutions, his rhetoric remains stuck in an outdated playbook of division.
Additionally, it is evident that Premier Burt is attempting to discredit and diminish the role of Free Democratic Movement (FDM) and independent candidates. These candidates represent a growing portion of the electorate who are increasingly dissatisfied with the two-party system. Their presence on the political landscape is a reflection of the peoples demand for greater accountability, transparency, and fresh perspectives. Rather than embracing this shift, the Premier seeks to undermine their legitimacy, fearing the threat they pose to the PLP’s traditional stronghold.
Bermudians deserve better. They deserve a government that unites, not divides; a leadership that engages all voices, not just those who serve its political interests. The Emperial Group calls on Premier Burt to back his words with action—by engaging all political entities in good faith, by abandoning divisive tactics, and by respecting the evolving will of the electorate. Anything less is a betrayal of the unity he so readily claims to support.
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