Opposition parties silent on Trotman’s ruling to lift Rohee gag

The opposition parties were silent yesterday on the decision by Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman to lift the gag on Home Affairs Minister Clement Rohee and his ruling that the minister would be able to fully participate in parliamentary life.

When contacted yesterday, AFC leader Khemraj Ramjattan said he had no comment to make on the matter at this stage.

He said the management committee of the party and some other leading members would have to meet to discuss the repercussions and implications of the ruling and until then, he would not comment. The meeting should be held by tomorrow afternoon, he said.

Leader of the opposition coalition, APNU, David Granger