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Oct 18, 2013 Letters
Dear Editor,
Moses Nagamootoo, as a public figure, must face the same scrutiny as every other politician.
The Guyanese public needs to be reminded of what transpired in the National Assembly on January 25, 2013.
Moses Nagamootoo, an executive member of the Alliance for Change (AFC), audaciously ‘miss-spoke’ on his endorsement of the 2009 legislation for benefits to the former President Bharrat Jagdeo. He strenuously said to the honourable House and Members of Parliament that he did not support the bill.
Nagamootoo, being a public official and a decorated politician, may have won the trust of many people. After all, this is an executive member of the opposition with high presidential ambitions. This shows the true character of the AFC. One would expect an individual of such high caliber to not act to mislead the National Assembly and the Guyanese public.
In rebuttal, Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney General Anil Nandlall unveiled the records of the voting on the Presidential benefits legislation. Nandlall, in his exposition, elaborated on the names that voted for the bill: among those read, “Moses Nagamootoo”.
This revelation was shocking. Are these the people we want to entrust our lives and country with? The answer is unequivocally “no” – an opposition legislator that cannot embrace and face his actions? How would that person address other delicate issues?
The repercussions of the revealed records left Nagamootoo astonished and speechless. He tried refuting his actions although these records were obtained from the clerk of the House. As Minister Nandlall exclaimed, “When we speak and we catapult ourselves upon pedestals we must ensure the records support us.”
Thence to date, Nagamootoo’s claim that he did not support the bill is contrary to the records preserved in Parliament. Undoubtedly, Nagamootoo’s actions are in contravention of public trust and his credibility is questionable. Does AFC’s codes of conduct permit deceit and lying?
In the interest of a better Guyana, I write with conviction to express the concerns of many Guyanese. I am requesting that the AFC and Mr. Khemraj Ramjattan re-examine the configuration that governs their codes of conduct.
Hence, I call on the leader of AFC to immediately address this departure from ethics. I objectively feel Nagamootoo has violated his oath as a Parliamentarian. Guyanese should be able to rely on their legislators to be trustworthy and speak with veracity.
Mahendra Hariraj
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