Prime Minister Again
In the general election held on 2 May 2007, the FNM won a majority of seats, defeating the PLP, and Ingraham was sworn in as Prime Minister on 4 May. He became Minister of Finance in the new government.
As a result of his government's defeat in the Bahamian general election, 2012, Ingraham announced his resignation as FNM leader and as an MP, his resignation will take effect on 26 May 2012. On 9 May 2012, Hubert Minnis was elected by the members of the FNM to succeed Ingraham as Leader of the Opposition.
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