UPDATE: Speaking with CNC3, Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says he is awaiting the outcome of the Police investigation into Marlene McDonald and would not want to engage in speculation about next steps. He defended his decision to re-appoint her to his Cabinet.
Police have confirmed that Government Minister Marlene McDonald and her husband were arrested and taken into custody earlier today (Thursday 8th August 2019) for alleged corruption offenses. A Search Warrant was executed at her house in Valley View, Maracas/St. Joseph and several items were taken away. McDonald is currently the Minister of Public Administration and the Port-of-Spain South M.P.
The United National Congress (UNC) said the matter is before the Police and they await the outcome of the investigation. They also said citizens deserved to have the Prime Minister make an immediate statement on this serious matter.
See the statement released by UNC below. We live in a country where the rule of law obtains, and every citizen is entitled to due process, justice and fair play. However, the fact that a sitting PNM government minister is under active investigation over claims of misappropriation of public funds and is now being questioned by the police, is alarming.
The Congress of the People (CoP) also issued a statement on McDonald’s arrest and expressed support for the Police in its fight against corruption.
While once again, we call for caution in that all are innocent until proven guilty, we also say categorically that those who steal especially from the public purse should be held accountable just like those caught in other criminal acts as it deprives our citizens of urgently needed services inclusive of hospital beds, better water distribution and upgrade to our schools and roads to name a few.
See a brief statement below which was issued by Communications Minister Donna Cox earlier today.
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