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Randy T. Rowe @rtrowe
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You know, I found out about the Petrojam thing late and I'm pissed at myself. I cannot believe that Wheatley is still Minister. From the surface of it, there is an obvious push for political points from the Opposition. But that's what they are SUPPOSED to do.
While the entire issue isn't completely clear, what IS clear however, is that there are major questions to be answered about the running of the PCJ, and the fact that questions are being raised around officials who are also friend's of the Minister, is enough to warrant action.
When you were elected @AndrewHolnessJM you mentioned something in your Inauguration speech that resounded loudly with MANY of us, i'll share it below as a reminder.
There is no way that these issues can be arising so close to the Minister and he be allowed to remain in that job while there are questions like this. I even see where he "called a meeting with the board members in question recently in light of the problems being raised"...WTF!!!
Might I remind you @AndrewHolnessJM that Jamaica has had a LONG history of corruption from Government officials. It was part of this history that led to you being elected, since you promised shift away from the old thievery.
While I do not know Min. Wheatley's guilt or innocence. I DO know that given our long, famous history of corruption and thievery from elected and gov officials, how YOU as PM handle this will be key @AndrewHolnessJM.
In this issue, it is not enough to simply call a commission, "start an investigation" or any such thing. Minister Wheatley MUST be removed from office, while these questions are cleared up. It is up to you @AndrewHolnessJM to SHUN THE VERY APPEARANCE OF CORRUPTION.
These questions and the further questions they raise around the Minister is very much "the appearance of evil". I'' also draw your attention to something you said a few weeks ago about corruption. Time to walk your talk @AndrewHolnessJM.
If you do nothing here @AndrewHolnessJM u justify statements like "the 2 party them a the same ting". This is your chance to prove otherwise. Something is very much rotten within PCJ & those who hold the helm, have to bear the responsibility. Your silence in this cannot continue.
Furthermore, Min. Wheatley himself needs to understand not only remaining above suspicion, but also APPEARING above suspicion.... How the hell can you have questions around your work and Ministry and be acting like this?
The weight of leadership is a HEAVY one to bear. I hold no sympathy for our leaders. Those are tax dollars under your purview, you not only asked for the job you campaigned to be a leader. Act like it, or be removed.
I'll end it with this simple summation and request to @AndrewHolnessJM. You have made undeniable strides in leadership with this country, but this is one of those uncomfortable moments that serve as a crossroads for you. How you act will define you and your party going forward.
It is this simple @AndrewHolnessJM. You can either keep your credibility as a transformational leader who raised the standard of governance in JA, or keep Wheatley as your Minister. The choice is yours. It will be remembered next election.
We're all waiting on you @AndrewHolnessJM, and we have the same message as that old man you mentioned in your speech. "Do the right thing Andrew". Do the right thing. This is our legacy you're playing with...and your own.
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