OBA leader calls resignation a “deliberate handover” as party prepares for next phase; Richardson to remain MP for Paget West
The One Bermuda Alliance issued the following media release.
Effective September 6, 2025, The Honourable Jarion C. Richardson, JP, MP, will be stepping down as Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the One Bermuda Alliance (OBA).
However, he will continue to be the Member of Parliament for Constituency 23, Paget West.
Mr. Richardson reflects on his time in office and says it’s time to pass the baton.
“Leadership is not a reward – it is a commitment, an action and a responsibility,” Mr. Richardson says. “And I’m happy and proud to have served in those ways. This resignation is a deliberate handover, giving an aspiring new leadership team the time to form and build on what I built, and what was built before me.”
Since becoming Opposition and One Bermuda Alliance leader in August 2023, Mr. Richardson has led the party through a process of strategic renewal, including the launch of a national platform, internal reform, and the expansion of civic engagement efforts. His tenure saw the revival of the party’s policy framework, organizational infrastructure, and outreach across the island.
Mr. Richardson frames his departure as a carefully chosen transition:
“The next phase of this party’s growth—execution, energy, endurance—requires new leadership. I leave not in protest, but with peace. My work in public service continues, and I remain committed to governance, accountability, and the people of Paget West.”
The OBA will host its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at which time new leadership will be elected. Mr. Richardson has pledged full support for the transition.
The One Bermuda Alliance thanks Mr. Richardson for his service, leadership, and lasting contributions to the institution of Opposition and to Bermuda’s democratic process.
