Former Public Service Minister Dr Jennifer Westford, who was under investigation over an alleged attempt to transfer state vehicles to herself and persons close to her after the May 11th general elections, will face a criminal charge following advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shalimar Ali-Hack.
While Stabroek News was unable to get a comment from Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, reliable information indicated that the case file returned to the police from the DPP yesterday afternoon recommended that Westford and an employee of the ministry, Margaret Cummings, be criminally charged.
Westford is currently listed as one of the opposition PPP/C’s prospective Members of Parliament. If charged, she would be the first high ranking official from the previous administration to face a criminal charge.
A criminal charge would not bar her from becoming a Member of
