Ramotar defends Brassington, Singh

Former President Donald Ramotar yesterday accused government of being behind the Special Organised Crime Unit’s (SOCU) recent revelations that it was actively seeking former Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh and former NICIL Head, Winston Brassington in connection with the findings of a forensic audit.

Ramotar believes that the move is a political attack on “two of the most astute professionals” that served under him and feels that he is morally obligated to defend them.

“The announcement that SOCU is going after Messrs Ashni Singh and Winston Brassington is nothing short of a witch hunt orchestrated by the APNU+AFC regime. This regime is not content