Doraisami says prepared to launch probe into Patterson’s gifts

Kumar Doraisami

Chairman of the Integrity Commission, Kumar Doraisami on Friday told the Sunday Stabroek that he is prepared to launch an inquiry into allegations leveled against former Minister David Patterson over gifts but his tenure ends today.

“We can’t go further without a renewal so we are waiting to hear whether there is a renewal or whether there will be a new commission appointed,” Doraisami explained.

He acknowledged receipt of an official complaint against Patterson from Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill.