Businessman Brian Tiwarie yesterday said he had been appointed as a personal advisor to Minister of State Joseph Harmon and not to the government, and while claiming that he was the subject of a political vendetta he criticised President David Granger for acting “impulsively” in rescinding the appointment.
Breaking his silence on a controversy that has raged since the appointment was publicly revealed two Mondays ago, Tiwarie, in a statement, defended Harmon and said their relationship predated APNU. He said his efforts in the capacity of Harmon’s personal advisor on business were pro bono and although they travelled together, his recent private business trip to China merely coincided with Harmon’s official visit to the Asian nation.
“The truth of the matter is that a political struggle is underway between various elements in high places and the Tiwarie so-called appointment is being used by many to achieve their objectives. He [Harmon] is rightfully perceived as quiet, powerful and influential even more than
