Georgetown, Guyana – Attorney Darren Wade has expressed deep concerns regarding the charges against Minister Nigel Dharamlall and the handling of the case by the Guyana Police Force. Speaking to the media, Wade highlighted several issues that raise eyebrows and call into question the impartiality of the investigation.
One of the concerns raised by Wade is the alleged alteration of the suspect’s room, which he believes may compromise the integrity of the evidence. Wade emphasized that in similar cases, individuals are usually held for 72 hours for investigation purposes, during which they are not allowed to return home or tamper with potential evidence. However, the current situation appears to deviate from this norm, raising questions about the involvement of the police and their impartiality.
Another issue that Wade points out is the involvement of lawyers contracted by the government in the case. He questions the use of individuals contracted by the government to prosecute matters against the opposition, while the same prosecutors are now acting as defense lawyers for Minister Dharamlall. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the fairness of the legal proceedings.
Wade also expresses his concerns about the treatment and handling of the case by the police force under the current government. Wade cites a previous case involving former GECOM Deputy CEO, Ms. Roxanne Myers, where she was allegedly treated harshly, left to sleep on a concrete floor and denied the same privileges and considerations offered to the suspected sexual molester Dharamlall.
Furthermore, Wade expresses disappointment in the statements made by the Vice President Jagdeo, suggesting that the consequences for Minister Dharamlall are already predetermined. Wade emphasizes that the role of the government and the police should be to ensure an impartial investigation rather than jumping to conclusions or exerting influence over potential sentencing or consequences.
