Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissesssar says the resignation of Police Service Commission chairman Bliss Seepersad is the final nail in the coffin. She stated that “this shows how dangerous and incompetent Attorney General Faris Al Rawi has become.”
In a press release issued today, Persad-Bissessar said “the entire crisis was birthed from his tampering with the process so he can have some influence over the TTPS.” The following is a press release from the Opposition Leader:
The resignation of controversial Chairman, Bliss Seepersad, is the final nail in the coffin of the embattled Police Service Commission.
The reality that our Police Service has been placed in such an embarrassing and vulnerable position by Attorney General Faris Al Rawi shows just how dangerous his incompetence has become.
This entire crisis unfolding before our eyes was birthed from his tampering with the process so he can have some influence over the TTPS. Evidence has also surfaced showing a close connection between himself and former PSC Member Roger Kawalsingh that still hasn’t been answered as well.
Yet further, the Prime Minister has not answered questions regarding whether he met Her Excellency the President to influence the PolSC process of selection of an Acting Police Commissioner.
The leadership crisis of the TTPS will no doubt hamper their ability to adequately protect and serve the population. We have already seen a spike in violent murders and it is clear that criminals are taking advantage of this present situation.
This constitutional crisis lies squarely at the feet of Attorney General Faris Al Rawi and he must be held to account. He must do the honourable thing and resign.
The Prime Minister, Dr Keith Rowley must also clear the air on his involvement in this sordid matter, and account to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
