You-all know that this man-in-the street columnist knows his place. Lofty subjects like the (vagaries of the) law, I leave to those qualified. Never–the-less, as patriotic, concerned or affected citizen, I venture to comment even on complex matters of national significance and some who insist on thinking I’m smart-or informed- do ask for my opinion. I am measured, cautious, open minded. Not too assertive.
Take the charges (of misconduct) against Dr Ashni and Mr Brassington. How do I feel? An attorney or two shared views. I maintain my own layman’s version.
Since late 2015 and throughout 2016 I would applaud officials like the AFC vice-president Ramjattan and Dr Clive Thomas for indicating they were going after PPP officials who, allegedly, plundered the public purse. Then there were dozens of forensic audits. Audits like peas! Promises to prosecute faded, stagnated. SOCU emerged even as SARU/SARA advised that the crooks had a real, significant “headstart”. (Accountants and attorneys were allegedly expert at cover-ups and covering tracks.) Subsequently, foreign experts were acquired to sharpen white collar crimes investigations and, most likely to prepare cases for successful prosecution.
