Wise approach for AG

THE EDITOR: Political double speak is a much-abused term, but the PNM has succeeded in giving it new meaning. An example is the position adopted by the Attorney General that her public statements on the Lindquist investigation into the WASA payment to Water Farms Ltd (Watergate) is not intended to influence the investigation. She claims that her public statements were “intended to correct a mis-statement by Mr Ganga Singh”. How does she know that it is a mis-statement if the investigation is ongoing.

Such a conclusion could only be arrived at after the investigation has ended. More than that, such a conclusion can only be arrived at by a judicial officer, which, with due regard to her office, the AG is not. Further, any statement in respect of information or evidence brought before the investigators must of necessity impact on their perception of that evidence, especially coming from the person who is paying the bills. The AG is being disingenuous to suggest otherwise. The wisest approach for the Attorney-General, and many other politicians, is to shut up and let events run their course. See how it has worked for Minister Colm Imbert.

KARAN MAHABIRSINGH
Chase Village