Central Grand Bahama MP Iram Lewis has firmly refuted allegations of his resignation from the Coalition of Independents (COI), labeling the claims as baseless. In a joint statement, the COI also dismissed the rumors, emphasizing the unity and strength of their team. The statement highlighted that the coalition remains intact and continues to work towards fostering unity and purpose across the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. Lewis, who resigned from the Free National Movement (FNM) in April after anticipating he would not be renominated, has maintained that his decision was driven by a vision to build a better Bahamas rather than political survival. Marjorie Darville, a long-time member of the Central Grand Bahama association, revealed that the FNM had been cautioned about the potential risks of renominating Lewis, with several members advocating for his replacement. Despite the controversy, Lewis expressed hope that even his critics would eventually support his broader vision for the nation.