Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn, spokesperson for the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), has dismissed the People’s National Party (PNP) demand for Prime Minister Andrew Holness to step down as “desperate and unfounded.”
In a statement released on Wednesday, Cuthbert-Flynn criticized the PNP’s call, asserting that it was based on a misinterpretation of the Integrity Commission (IC) report, which cleared the Prime Minister of any wrongdoing. She accused the PNP of being motivated by a desire to see the end of a leader who has guided Jamaica through numerous challenges without being implicated in any illegal activities.
“The PNP’s call for the Prime Minister’s resignation reflects their desperation and baseless attempts to undermine a leader who has positively impacted Jamaica,” Cuthbert-Flynn stated. “The IC report, which thoroughly examined the Prime Minister’s financial dealings, found no evidence of misconduct. It is clear that the PNP’s position is both unfounded and without merit.”
Cuthbert-Flynn also contrasted the IC report with the previous Office of the Contractor General (OCG) investigation into the so-called ‘Dehring, Bunting and Golding Sweetheart Deal,’ suggesting that the findings from that probe hold more weight. She argued that former leaders Peter Bunting and Mark Golding, who were involved in that investigation, should be the ones facing scrutiny and resignation.
“The OCG investigation’s findings, recorded in Jamaica’s parliament, highlight significant concerns regarding Bunting and Golding’s conduct. It is they who should consider stepping down from their leadership roles,” Cuthbert-Flynn continued. “Their continued leadership is indicative of a party that has strayed from serious governance and has become embroiled in gimmicks and expediency rather than effective leadership.”
Cuthbert-Flynn’s comments underscore the JLP’s position against the PNP’s calls and reinforce their stance on the integrity and performance of Prime Minister Holness.
