APNU MP almost hauled off NCN’s Live Programme by Opposition Chief Whip

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament (MP) of Region 9, Sydney Allicock has landed himself in hot water, after he accepted an invitation to appear on the state-owned National Communications Network (NCN) for a live Television Programme, from the Parliament Buildings.

Allicock, who was invited by the network last Friday night to appear alongside Agriculture Minister Dr Leslie Ramsammy, on the live programme ‘Budget In-Depth’, was instructed by APNU’s Chief Whip Amna Ally to “get

APNU Member of Parliament, Sydney Allicock

off that TV”. While on the programme being aired from the lower flat of the parliament buildings, Ally was overheard shouting from the upper flat: “Sydney, Sydney get of that TV!”. Allicock, however, defied the instruction and continued on the programme. Malika Ramsey, who identified herself as APNU’s Public Relations Officer, showed up and queried as to why the Opposition MP was appearing on an NCN Programme without the “permission” of Ms. Ali or herself (Ramsey). She also reportedly demanded that the programme be cut and Allicock be removed from air. However, she was asked why an MP had to be given permission from the PRO to appear on an NCN programme and if they are not free to express their views. Ramsey was also reminded that it was a contradiction of APNU’s position of not having access to NCN, when they themselves are instructing their MPs not to appear on the state-owned television station. She was later joined by another APNU MP John Adams, who was attempting to disrupt the programme and evict Allicock. Adams was, however, prevented from doing so. For years now NCN has been inviting the Opposition APNU and the Alliance For Change (AFC) on various programmes, but both parties continue to refuse to appear. Since the beginning of the 2014 budget debates, NCN has been making efforts to have MPs from the APNU and the AFC appear on the programme.

God forbids they gain POWER one day!!!!!!!