Mather bemoans “power hungry” attitude of elected reps
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Budda” Mather has stated that all elected leaders are concerned about holding higher positions in government, adding that this attitude is preventing them from working together for the good of the nation.
In 2023, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed similar sentiments about the “power-hungry” attitude of legislators. At that time, the leader stated that most members of the Opposition wanted to undermine his government because they wanted the seat of Premier and other positions in government.
On a recent episode of the Cut Deep talk show, Mather agreed with Premier Wheatley but said the “power hungry” attitude is displayed by all legislators.
“When the Premier made that statement on Tola Radio, he called [the names of] all the members of the Opposition and said they want to be Premier. But to me, that’s the entire view within the House of Assembly. Everyone is thinking of when their day will come to sit in the chair and to me, I’m worried that we might not have the chair,” Mather told Cut Deep host Cindy Rosan.
Mather also said when he was first elected in 2023, he naively thought he could share his suggestions with all members regardless of the side of the House of Assembly on which they sit. But he said he quickly learned that his colleagues were more concerned with whether he wanted to dethrone them.
“When I looked at their faces, I realised persons were more concerned about, ‘can I trust you? Are you positioning yourself to take my seat? Are you trying to make me look bad?'” Mather stated frankly. “At one point, I made a statement at a press conference and I got a call from a colleague on the opposite side (government) who told me never to say that again. I had to let the person know I don’t work for you. If you’re calling to tell me what to do, don’t pick up the phone ’cause I don’t work for you.”
The first-time legislator has been calling for unity among elected leaders regardless of the political divide. But he said the current government has not made any move towards partnering with Opposition members, despite numerous invitations. There is no indication that the government would be willing to work together on the level Mather is suggesting.
According to the Premier, he is willing to work with the Opposition in the current roles they hold in the House of Assembly.
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People will come to find out that it is Mather himself that is power hungry and he is not a tr***ful person. He thrives on confusion . What he presents to you is not who he is. Be warned!
he is much safer to trust than the government
Poor you. You don’t know the character.
Poor you don’t have a character to stand own.
The power hungry ones done gave away tax payers monies for: fake farmers and fishermen, vehicle repairs, cruises, credit card payments, buy vehicles, fake security companies, trips at tax payers expense and the list goes on and on! The wigless one abused his authority costing tax payers hundreds of thousands if not more on frivolous lawsuits and other things.
Scary Shary has gone to hide under a rock and is utterly useless! Her own colleagues saw the same things about her lack of integrity and leadership. Watching HOA yesterday, the member from the 4th could be clearly seen laughing at rolling eyes at the premiers responses! What the heck going on?!? Mather built his professional career outside of government- what accomplishments have the MINISTERS in power now achieved?
Crickets – waiting for piggy wiggy pseudo names to pop up defending his toddler party government and the BS inexperienced players they fielding!
Hon. Decastro set you straight in the House of Assembly yesterday for the blatant and malicious lies you told on Cut Deep Show. I understand that it is you who are the power hungry one Hon. Mather.
The ONLY sucking going on is you and those pickle bois when you had that black Chevy GV. You ain’t know dude for no 20 years you big fat frog! GTFOH and run back to yah yella site
People will you out soon enough Sir.
Wasn’t it you who lied and said you have been trying to meet with the minister of education and when the truth hit you in the face yesterday you had no defense? I know you well and people will get to know you soon.
Has she paid bald the monies for her mudddah and Anti *** that stole government funds? She ain’t ready that’s why she ran from teaching her to go mess up the schools – look how ‘well’ ESHS is doing….ffs
You know well enough so please tell him how you feel in his face and not here.
She needs to shut her frumpy … behind up. SHE NEED TO GIVE BACK THE STIMULUS MONEY SHE GIVE OUT TO HER FAMILY AND HER BOY ….
the Premier also said he dreamt about being Premier all while the Drew was locked up.
You are nothing more than a snake in the grass. The only thing you are good for is traveling first class and staying in first class hotels on the tax payers dime like your boss.The BVI PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM HAS GONE TO THE DOGS
That man is a forked tongue cobra. I hope he is fully revealed. God job Hon. Decastro for calling him on out on his lies in the House of Assembly. He could not say a word when his lies met the facts.
The little mouse have spoken. Girl please go get over yourself. I believe Mather before I believe her.As far as I am concern, she is one lousy Education Minister. So glad my child goes to private school. The public school system in the BVI is broken beyond repair.
He calling for unity while telling lies on his colleagues? Help me to understand this. Sharie called him out on his lie
Representative Mather, if you want to last in this industry as a politician, and retire with a good pension, you have to learn, that there are certain things, that you do not say!
“Loose lips, ALWAYS, sink ships”!
Go pay your bills from yo and down the road begging!
Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has always been a power hungry person and he will suck up to whoever can get him a little power, known him for at least 20 years keep your eyes on him.
I feel so sorry for you. Imagine knowing HON. STACY MATHER for so long and his life still turned out better than yours. Just a miserable person sitting behind a screen pretending to be someone else in public.
I will definitely keep my eyes on him as he has been speaking the truth! Even with all your hate #YouMatter
I have enough reasons not to trust Mr. Mather. I know he l**s and he is a confusion maker. He and Mitch together is pure confusion. Kudos to Hon. de Castro for calling him out. He backed up like the red lobster he is when she hit him the lick. He lies. Don’t trust him.
Poor thing…You sound very hurt. Hope you get well soon
Tings got a bit nasty commenting on this topic.
he running damage control right in these replies . . . maybe glass house not good for chucking rock.
I met him once and I found him out almost instantly. His lips are loose and he bad mouths other people. I don’t like people like that. Sorry.
Mr. Mather states the obvious that all 13 members of the HOA want to be Premier for some time during their political careers. The only clear solution is abolish the entire Westminster form of government and political parties.
A legislative body only needs 5 elected members. One from each of the 4 main islands and a Chief Minister voted by ALL the eligible voters in the BVI. On Polling Day each voter casts 2 votes: 1 for Chief Minister and 1 for the member who lives full time on that voter’s island. There are no political parties, no opposition, no Speaker, no restrictive agendas, etc. 5 committed persons working together to build a better BVI is the solution NOT 13 wannabe Premiers.