The people who support the Government must stay vigilant to ensure that it does not go the way of all flesh and becomes a carbon copy of its predecessor in office. The PNM was rejected so that its replacement would be better. The eventual admission by the Prime Minister that a mistake was indeed made in the Reshmi Ramnarine appointment should shame the fanatical fringe and bring some balance to their political distemper.
While no similar misappointment will be made in the SSA anytime soon, we must be convinced that the Government understands its future commitment to integrity in all matters. Glib assurances do not inspire confidence and the reluctance to admit to error was suicidal.
MF Rahman
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