APNU candidate challenges legality of presidents’ benefits law

APNU candidate at the recently concluded general elections Desmond Trotman has moved to the courts challenging the constitutionality of the controversial benefits package for former presidents.

The Former Presidents (Benefits and other Facilities) Act, which was passed by the Bharrat Jagdeo administration and signed into law in 2009, gives an uncapped series of benefits to former President Bharrat Jagdeo and any