Jagdeo says ‘impartial’ probe needed into bribery claim against Charrandass Persaud

Bharrat Jagdeo

Opposition leader Bharrat Jagdeo has said allegations made by the government that expelled APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Charrandass Persaud was bribed by the opposition to vote in favour of the December 21st no-confidence motion against the administration warrant an impartial investigation.

“You have to have an impartial investigation,” Jagdeo told a press conference on Thursday, while adding that it should be conducted by someone with an international reputation.    

Jagdeo reiterated that Persaud has maintained that he has received no bribe and “not from the PPP. I am sure about that.”