THE media reports on the illegal activities of the police and others in the sale and purchase of property under GPF jurisdiction come as no surprise. What is a surprise is the fact that the Home Affairs Minister seems more concerned with how the information was released, than the need to prosecute. He seems more interested in using the method of repayment, or the old suspension remedy.

Does anyone in Guyana have the legal right to withhold information from the police and not be charged if evidence is found of an illegal act?

Any illegal act by any member of government should automatically result in a suspension, and the evidence of wrongdoing should be sent to the GPF for investigation, and to the DPP for their information.

All political parties should meet and agree on steps to investigate and prosecute corruption wherever it is found, and not just point fingers at each other’s misdeeds.

The need for a more independent investigative body under an outside head is clearly evident. Mr. Rohee seems to be expressing disquiet with the way the OPR handled the investigation.

The GPF or other institution should not investigate itself, since the credibility of its members may have been compromised or become suspect.