I NOTE with profound disdain the blatant attempt to impugn the integrity of the Honourable Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Mr. Anil Nandlall. Mr. Nandlall’s meteoric rise within the leadership of the incumbent PPP/C is a worry for many people, especially those sitting on the opposite side in the last parliament. Grounded in the grassroots of the party, technically astute and ever so popular in the public domain, he has been a thorn in the side of the obstructionist Opposition, giving the political Opposition many sleepless nights.

The killing of the lone protester is saddening and even more so that his death is being used for political mileage. Moments after this senseless act, Opposition cynics via social media launched a searing assault on the Government and allegations that the AG was somehow involved in the killing.

While the leaders of the PNC try to dupe unsuspecting simpletons, we must ask ourselves some basic questions; 1) Was this act politically motivated?
2) If it was politically motivated, whose/which side stands to benefit from this senseless act?

At a time when the Opposition has great aspirations, having made promises grandeur to its constituency, is battling significant descent within its ranks, declining support where their partner in obstruction, the AFC, has promised to deliver, rejection by its supporters; they surely need some stimulus, something to enchant disenchanted supporters, political shock therapy.

Any person with an iota of intellect will see there’s only one section of the political divide that can benefit from this dastardly act. I urge all to consider; after all, it’s the PNC we’re dealing with.
STEPHEN KISSOON