Dr. Sam Christians steps down as DFP Deputy Leader

Dr. Christian said he remains a Freedomite

A mere three months after he was elected Deputy Leader of the Dominica Freedom Party (DFP), Dr. Sam Christian has stepped down from the post.

He told DNO on Monday differences within the party led to his resignation but remains a Freedomite and is firmly committed to the development of Dominica, especially after  Hurricane Maria.

He said when he took on a radio show for the DFP on Q95 about a year ago, he told the party leadership that they need to go out and meet the people and mobilize the electorate.

“One year later that did not happen,” he stated. “Nothing was being done. That is not the proper way to run the party.”

He noted that he advised other party leaders to engage other parties and not a accept “an isolated approach” to win an election since such method was unrealistic and not reasonable.

Dr. Christian said now as an ordinary citizen and Freedomite, he is focused like a “laser beam” on working with all positive and constructive Dominicans “at home and abroad be they red, blue, green, or any color in between.”

“It matters little whether we like them or not, we must engage the Honorable Prime Minister, we must engage the Honorable Leader of the Opposition and whoever else is necessary,” he noted. “We are not blind to the fact indeed that tiger has not changed its stripes nor the leopard his spots, we are faced with those who are intent on grabbing every last ounce of power from our democratic institutions and diverting our nation’s resources to one set, one set, one set.”

He stated that no fiber in his being will allow him to stand idly by “and support the policy of forbidding strategic outreach.”

“The Freedom Party must be proactive, we must be mindful of the poem, ‘he drew a circle that shut me out, heretic, rebel, a thing to flout, but love and I had the wit to win, we drew a circle that took him in,’” he noted. “There is no one more solidly committed to the principle that made our country great under Dame Eugenia Charles.”

He also said all hands are needed on deck of the “monumental” rebuilding of Dominica after Maria and he is committed to playing his part.

“Many acquaintances have said Doc, you are not a politician, you are a doctor and we need more doctors like you,” Christian stated. “Well, I am not sure if I should take this as a compliment or criticism, nevertheless, Maria has confirmed that I was at the right place at the right time and for that I give thanks that God has allowed his humble servant contribute in making a difference. If it is my calling to work at the grassroots level amidst the mud and debris, the humble homes, the rough and tumble roads of our blessed country, I say, yes Lord, yes Lord, yes I will do whatever you want me to do.”

 

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27 Comments

  1. jackrabbit
    November 9, 2017

    i smell a rat aaaallllll the way from houston..lets just wait and see how the stars “align ” on this one

  2. High school teacher.
    November 8, 2017

    All the Sams are insane.

  3. Dominican
    November 8, 2017

    I don’t know what to make of Sam really. If he had politic ambitions they appear to have been thwarted. and not for the first time either. Maybe he he is better suited to be medical doctor and there is no shame in that.

  4. Shameless
    November 7, 2017

    Good for you Sam. You are a true patriot and now see the very reason why DFP cannot rise from the ashes. As a former freedomite I see no future for the party under the current leadership of Mr. Vital whom I believe means well but just not ready. The old guard freedomites must let got of the past and strategize to get the corrupt DLP out of office and you are fully aware that Mr. Vital is NOT willing to seek compromise to achieve that goal. I said it before and will repeat it: “DLP will NOT and CANNOT win the next election and have no choice but to work with the UWP to get out the corrupt DLP by any means necessary”.

    Once again great job and hold your head up high Doc.
    Assertive like Mama Eugenia!! :twisted:

  5. Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
    November 7, 2017

    “For example let us look at the track record of the UWP. In the 15 or 17 years that UWP have been the opposition party what have they done to show that they can do the job. ” (Emil Dominique).

    Such are the words conceive  in the mind of one who only understands his personal thoughts. As most people throughout the Caribbean knows; there is no place in our history  where it is recorded at anytime an opposition has ever suggested that the ruling government do something no matter how important it is and what befit it serves the people, and the ruling party did as the opposition suggested!

    Traditional, the only purpose all opposition in Dominica, and the rest of the Caribbean,  serves is to bring to the attention of the people the things the ruling government either intends to do, or has done which has no benefits to the majority of people in the nation. One of the opposition main purpose is to keep an eye on the behavior of the politicians in the ruling government, and report to…

    • Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
      November 7, 2017

      One of the opposition main purpose is to keep an eye on the behavior of the politicians in the ruling government, and report to the people when they find corruption.
       
      Occasionally they support the government when they find some proposals are in the interest of the nation, and not only for the befit of the party and their supporters. To say the UWP has done nothing in 15/17 years in opposition and done nothing to show they can do the job is hogwash! 
       
      The opposition has no spending power, as they do not have any control over the government treasury; even if, and when they propose a budget, it is not even debate in the parliament, so you Emil are threading on thin ice! In the United States both parties usually presents a budget, the one which is more productive, and makes more sense is usually adapted!

      • Man bites Dogs
        November 9, 2017

        Francisco above comments, I have notice that both you and Workers so-called nasty party back on that Porporgander trail, The oppositio lazy party with all their monkey tricks will never again win another general election in Dominica and if Labour party cannot win we will do tactical voting to get DFP in and not that negative unmanerly opposition party .

  6. November 7, 2017

    This move on your part Dr C, i always knew forth coming, i’ve posted numerous comments , asking both the UWP and Freedom party’ to embark on nation wide, educating, canvassing , while getting their hands dirty, but it seems that foreign trips are more important, as oppose to to being in the ditches, Our family are very hard working and willing to give their all for the better whole, no thank you’ will you get, but ridicule, “A PROPHET IS NEVER RECOGNIZED IN HIS OWN LAND” do what you can, and to H*LL with the rest.

  7. Han
    November 7, 2017

    Sam you are correct to step down. That old guard of Dame Charles are still dictating things today in the DFP or what’s left of it.
    We patiently await Ken Vital’s exit- Please stay tune.
    Dr. Sam that old DFP model has come and long gone——-good move- God Bless you Sir.

  8. Massacre
    November 7, 2017

    Sam From the time I saw you were deputy to Kent I said that wasn’t not going to last ! Kent is not ready for the leadership job and responsibilities that it will take to bring Dominica back to its feet.
    I did say from long ago that you should take leadership of the DFP.

  9. Double Trouble
    November 7, 2017

    “There is no one more solidly committed to the principle that made our country great under Dame Eugenia Charles.”
    I don’t what principle that made Dominica great under Mama because I sure cannot see any of them. Mamo was just fortunate to be Prime Minister shortly after we gained independence from Britain and aided by Hurricane David that caused a lot of money to come in. Because she is dead we try to give her flowers but her greatness was only seen outside of Dominica but not in Da. To strengthen my point one will have to take a look at her election record and you would see the massive decrease in seats held by her DFL every election. For example, in 1980 when she was first elected she had 19 seats; in 1985 she was down to 13; In 1990 she lost some more and was down to 1 seat majority; by 1995 her party was kicked out and only had 3 seats and from there on 0 seats. She just benefited from the overthrow of PJ, that resulted in our party being split between OJ and PJ. so what great

    • Double Trouble
      November 7, 2017

      39 years since Patrick John and the DLP brought us Independence. Out of the 39 years the DLP only served for a total of 5 years, 1 year of PJ and 4 years of Rosie/ Pierro. The other 35 years were the principles of the DFP because Eddison was a freedomite until he fell out with the DFP and formed uwp. The 13 years of Skerrit’ are a continuation of the principles of Mami because Skerrit is NOT a labor he just used the party to continue the resign of Freedom, with the likes of Savarin and others on board. It is not even fair to credit the short reign of Rosie and Pierro to the DLP because with Chalo, Vince, Skerrit, Sabby,, Mamo and all the big names of the DFP still on board, Rosie and Pierro could not implement the principles of the DLP. It was a continuation of the principles of Euginia Charles, .so boss don’t come and talk about principles of Mami. The principles of Mamo killed the DFP and unfortunately that same principle killed Dominica and killed my true DLP

  10. mine
    November 7, 2017

    I don’t think Sam wanted to be deputy he wanted to be leader that’s why he waited after three months to resigned. I won’t be surprise if he goes independent.

  11. Free up Yourself
    November 7, 2017

    What Freedom Party Kent Vital really mean boasting he will be contesting 21 seats? How many potential candidates Freedom has 2 years from election. Is the plan to split votes to ensure a Workers defeat.

    Where is Kent Vital? He works overseas – when is he on island? Dr. Sam is right to separate himself from this remote control leadership. Take care of your patients garçon and leave dem fellahs with their old-school politics

  12. Laser Beam
    November 7, 2017

    I admire your principle, Sir. You’re a man of action! The Freedom Party is missing a golden opportunity by not pushing forward consistently as you advocate.

    Your move has stirred a lot of the remaining Freedomites from their slumber. I support you focusing on your medical work. I can tell you, your patients are happy. When Dominica is ready for you, it will know where to turn.

  13. Not a Dummycan
    November 7, 2017

    It seems like anyone who gets involved in politics loses credibility. Politicians cannot be taken seriously in Dominica because they all seem to have the same agenda which is to amass wealth. They have no plan. I won’t vote in the next election, not one deserves my vote. :cry:

  14. Dominican for LIFE
    November 7, 2017

    It just prove to me the DFP is a conservative party and will not let anyone come and take advantage of its principal. I am confused too about all of this. However, If I am to vote again in Dominica, the DLP and UWP will not be my first choice. Why? The same so called dirty politics the UWP did, today the DLP is doing the same if not worst. We need true alternative. I am now considering the DFP as the only party that can change Dominica.
    I do believe Dominica needs a collective of authentic men and women like The DFP political leader, Mr. Boston, Ron Green, Tim Durand , John Roach, Judith Pestina, Mr. Tonge Senior, Dr. Carissa Etienne, maybe the Agriculture PS and some of the best who are currently living over seas like Fredrick Baron.

    • Emile Dominique
      November 7, 2017

      There is this hegemonic belief that you have to be ” in government” to do something progressive for your country. That is the attitude that is prevalent in the opposition parties and some people overseas. Usually candidates demonstrate a track record of achievements to profile their credibility. For example let us look at the track record of the UWP. In the 15 or 17 years that UWP have been the opposition party what have they done to show that they can do the job. Quit, obstruct, demonstrate, excuse which is all I see they have to offer. Those in the legislature are paid every month for what. Look at Maria. They claim they were not invited to contribute their services. You have the time and salary to do something and all you can do is promote blame.

      • Francisco Etienne-Dods Telemaque
        November 7, 2017

        Emil, let me scr*w you up right now now with your play of words with the English Language when you do not know you are using it wrong!

        Indeed  there is a word termed  “hegemony” from which the word “hegemonic” derives. And it simply means preponderant influence, or authority over others; it entails domination over others, just as Roosevelt dominates the soul and mind of people like you who are his puppets!

        Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahah!

        The word “hegemonic” does not have anything to do with whether UWP or any private citizen do anything to help a nation progress. State whenever in the history of the Caribbean you know an opposition has ever have the power to do things such as building infrastructures, or signing a contract giving any local or foreign entity rights to conduct business in the country.

        You are involve in talking nonsense okay; get smart perhaps that might cause you to know more than I do!

      • I'M NOT A PRIME MISTAKE!!!
        November 10, 2017

        Your contribution on here emile,is just ….for your rogue prime mistake pit latrine!

  15. Hot & Cold Sam
    November 7, 2017

    Another “Sam” blowing hot and cold? With the hot and cold behavior of the other “Sam” that ran against Skerrit and later joined that same Skerrit he criticized, and to hear you less than a year later doing the same thing, has me thinking if is a ‘Sam spirit’ we should be afraid of. Sam talking about engaging the Hon. PM and the Hon leader of the opposition; but my question to him is, why didn’t he engage both of them or either of them when he moved back to Dominica/ Why did he decide to be part of a DFP that had no one in the parliament?
    “There is no one more solidly committed to the principle that made our country great under Dame Eugenia Charles.” I was a freedomite under Mamo but her principle was not one of inclusion for sure as seen with some senior members of the then DFP like Jenner Armour, Brian, Charles Savarin and others. FYI it is that same selfish principle of Mamo that cause DFP and Da to be where we are today. A principle that told us to get rid of UWP at all…

    • viewsexpressed
      November 7, 2017

      You are really blowing hot and cold steam and I am trying ot work out which was is comfortable for you.
      You see, a party in government for so long and after loosing that election sometime ago rebuilding was always an issue. It appears that some members have become very lazy and was dependent on the name of Mamo to keep the party going. Savarin adopted a lazy and dependency attitude when he was leader. He is not reliable. On the other hand some so called politician are very lazy and would like to walk into a party but not want to be physically out there rebuilding. I am not sure that the Freedom is ready for government in the near future, for the sake of Dominica and democracy and stability we must, I believe stand strongly with the UWP who have achieved alot in the past years and in parliament have discovered endless corruption and Linton has Skerrit on the run, and he Skerrit just cannot match Linton in leadership, intellectual, decency, and passionate. Its all about Dominica’s…

  16. Ibo France
    November 7, 2017

    The vast majority of politicians are power grabbers., They view politics as an easy avenue to affluence. Sam deems to be an exception but he would have to prove himself by his deeds. Once one gets into power, his/her true self is uncloaked. Most of these politicians, especially those in power, play Plantation Politics with the country’s resources. A chosen few get the best of everything while the majority of the people’s living conditions remain hopelessly dire with little or no prospect of improvement. We need selfless, honest, creative and patriotic people to run the affairs of government.

  17. Bird eye view
    November 7, 2017

    Stupes Sam, Seems like you doh even know if sugar sweet.

  18. Not Me Alone
    November 7, 2017

    Already Dr. Christian? You throwing dirt on the party you claimed to love man? I respect you as a doctor but I honestly don’t believe what you said. Is either you got a position at the PMH, skerrit wants to make you leader of the DLP when he replaces Savarin as president, or something in exchange for the case against you. Right now you have me in doubt and have me thinking of you as an opportunist.

  19. mine
    November 7, 2017

    What is it that you want Sir? You show Us that you can’t be trusted hypocrite.

  20. Doctor???
    November 7, 2017

    The Dr seems very confused. It appears that he is being rejected by all. I wonder why no one is taking him seriously? Problem he should walk around Roseau 7 Times like he around the Ministry and see what happens…..

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