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Dr. Minnis: Failure of the PLP to have Police Launch Investigation
By The Free National Movement
May 18, 2016 - 5:06:57 PM

Dr. Minnis, Leader of the Free National Movement (FNM), issued the following statement on the failure of the PLP to have the police launch an investigation into acts of public corruption:

“What is this Government waiting for? Days have passed, and hours have ticked by since the public learned of the misappropriation of public funds and potential public corruption in the Departments of Social Services and Road Traffic. To date this Government has failed to turnover the information with respect to Social Services, nor has it requested the police to investigate these acts. It is mind boggling to the people that are forced to witness more of the same from the PLP leadership.”

“As recent as today the police have contradicted Minister Melanie Griffin who claims to have turned over the necessary information to the police, but they say they have received nothing, nor have they been requested by the Government to do anything. Who must the people trust, the PLP who has a track record of turning a blind eye to corruption as they award lucrative government contracts to their allies and supporters, or our own police force?”

“The people are demanding accountability, they want answers. Yet the PLP continues to serve us warmed over political attacks and attempts at misdirection. This is unacceptable. We demand that the PLP Government turn over to the police, all of the scandalous information from both the Department of Social Services and Road Traffic Department today! No more lying, no more cover up, no more dragging their feet. Let the police do their job and stop obstructing them.”

“The investigation and prosecution must be taken out of the hands of the politicians and given to an independent Public Prosecutor The PLP has proven time and time again that they will only act in a manner that is beneficial to them.”

“The FNM will continue to stand with the people and call out leaders who have allowed corruption to creep into every aspect of our society. The people deserve better, and the FNM will deliver what this Government fails to.”