Imran Khan, a Director on the Board of NCN has resigned over the board’s decision to appoint Lennox Cornette as Chief Executive Officer.
In leaked correspondence, Khan, also the Director of Public Information, had expressed concern that the appointment of someone who had admitted forging a signature at a previous place of employment would pose a severe problem for the board and that he would not be able to continues as a director under those circumstances.
He submitted his resignation today. His statement on his resignation follows. Cornette took up office on May 1st.
Today, I submitted my resignation as Director of the National Communications Network to the Prime Minister and First Vice President, The Honourable Moses V. Nagamootoo.
I advised the Honourable Prime Minister of the reason for same, thanked him for the confidence reposed in me for having been selected to serve as an NCN Director and expressed regret that the circumstances do not permit for me to serve the full duration of the term for which I was appointed.
Specifically, I advised the Honourable Prime Minister that in light of the Chairman of the Board having reported to the Board, confirmation of admittance to an act committed by the individual recommended for a senior administrative position, that I could not associate my name with such an appointment. I therefore am of the conviction that continuing as a Director is untenable.
Regrettably, I view the decision of the Board to proceed with the appointment in light of the available information as reckless and imprudent.
The foregoing constitutes the full extent of my comments on this matter at this time.
