Not ruling out special protection for the cop at the centre of corruption allegations against members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF), President Irfaan Ali yesterday said that he has to first assess the case, but that the allocating of resources to ensure effective whistleblower’s legislation is a key matter for his administration.
“I wouldn’t say I’m against it [the protection sought by Dion Bascom], because I believe I have to see what is the content of the letter (from Bascom’s lawyer), what is the nature of what is really asked for. But as I said, this system or this country that I’m governing, must provide an even platform for everyone. It must provide a socially just platform for everyone. And in that context, I’ll make my decision,” Ali said yesterday on the sidelines of the European Union/Guyana Chamber of Commerce launch.
