Dear Editor:
The nation has been informed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has examined the file pertaining to the alleged transfer of government vehicles to former minister of public service, Dr Jennifer Westford, and has recommended that a charge be brought. Justice must not only appear to be done but it must be done in every instance.
There are other accusations levelled against persons who are allegedly involved in either removing funds or properties of the state illegally, for instance in the case of the fuel scam at GuyOil. It is expected that a formal compliant will be made to the police for this and in every other case.
We cannot have one standard for some and another for others. The police and the DPP must be allowed to do their jobs unhindered in every case. The act of not reporting any incident that borders on transgression and violation must be seen as an effort to pervert the course of justice. To do this also sends a message to the people that their desire for good governance is not being heeded.
Our laws are supreme and it is for this reason they cannot be cherry picked in their application to persons alleged to have engaged in wrongful conduct. Under the law every individual is subject to being treated equally and no citizen is entitled to feel that the law is for him/her and not for others. The law must take its course in every case.
Yours faithfully,
Lincoln Lewis
