A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) Shadow Minister of Public Works, Joseph Harmon also sought to debunk the claims made against the Speaker, whom he described as impartial and just in his decisions. The APNU politician said that he believes the nation’s political climate is currently in a season where the government is out to “discredit, dismantle and destroy the opposition and anyone who stands up for transparency and accountability.” “The back of this government is against the wall. And as such, being a member of the opposition, I would expect anything from this government. We should always expect the worst from them. This allegation that is now before the Speaker is simply a reflection of how scared this government is. And they are going to utilize all their puppets and pay some a few dollars to spew lies and use the police force and other agencies to destroy those who have this country’s interest at heart. “ “This action also falls in line with the government’s attack on the media, particularly Kaieteur News and Stabroek News. Both entities have been calling for local government elections and fight daily to expose corruption and look what is happening to them. Kaieteur News has to suffer the attacks by the Guyana Revenue Authority and Stabroek is seen as unfair and unconstitutional for calling for local government elections daily. “This is nothing but an orchestrated attempt to silence us and distract the public from the no-confidence motion. But I want to urge the citizens to not be fooled. Don’t fall for it. I want to urge the citizens to stand up against the breaches of the Constitution by this government and for its failure to hold local government elections.”
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 10:31:07 +0000
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