Opposition Leader stalling appointment of Chancellor – President Granger

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Opposition Leader stalling appointment of Chancellor – President Granger

DPI, Guyana, Thursday, May 3, 2018

The appointment of a substantive Chancellor of the Judiciary is currently stalled following objections to the appointment of Justice Kenneth Benjamin by the Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo.

President David Granger addressing the media on the sidelines of the CFATF’s workshop for judges and prosecutors at the Guyana Pegasus earlier today.

“The ball is in the court of the Leader of the Opposition. I made my proposals. He simply rejected them. He has not made any counter-proposals, so there is nothing to discuss,” President Granger said.

The Head of State was at the time addressing media operatives on the sidelines of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) workshop for judges and prosecutors at the Guyana Pegasus earlier today.

Further, President Granger said he had looked forward to a timely settlement of the appointment which many deem critical to the effective functioning of the judiciary.

“I had hoped that we would have moved forward and been able to make subsequent appointments at this point, but I have to depend on his compliance. I know what needs to be done I am well advised, but I have to wait for the Leader of the Opposition to respond to my proposal.”

In February, the Opposition leader informed President Granger, by letter that he could not support the appointment of Justice Kenneth Benjamin as Chancellor of the Judiciary and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as Chief Justice. He did not give a reason for his decision.

The opposition leader told the president that he would be available for further talks on those judicial post. “Please be informed that I remain cognisant of the fundamental importance of securing substantive appointments to these two high constitutional offices. As a result, I am committed to continuous engagement with your Excellency until there is due compliance with Article 127 (1) of the Constitution,” the letter has stated.

Guyana’s constitution requires the opposition leader’s approval before the president’s nominees can be appointed to the aforementioned top judicial positions.

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Former Member

Am I reading correctly above ..

is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .

http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman

5/4/187:02 AM

Former Member

This time I give Jagdeo credit. Granger has been ignoring the wishes on the opposition in key decisions, now he needs the opposition. Don’t make his life easy. Haul dem rass!

5/4/187:03 AM

Former Member

Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman

Yes, mr disingenuous!

5/4/187:03 AM

DjangoAdmin

Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman

Re-read the clause of appointing the GECOM Chairman,made by the PPP.

Power was given to the President to make the decision.

The PPP moved away from the Carter Formula with the new legislation,their thoughts of being in government for ever backfired.

Ayuh stop being cry babies,for the things created when in power.

5/4/187:12 AM

Former Member

Django posted:
Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman
Re-read the clause of appointing the GECOM Chairman,made by the PPP.
Power was given to the President to make the decision.
The PPP moved away from the Carter Formula with the new legislation,their thoughts of being in government for ever backfired.
Ayuh stop being cry babies,for the things created when in power.

Djanjo, which section of the new legislation didn’t the opposition leader didn’t follow when he submit his list.

5/4/187:38 AM

MitwahSenior Member

Dave posted:
Django posted:
Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman
Re-read the clause of appointing the GECOM Chairman,made by the PPP.
Power was given to the President to make the decision.
The PPP moved away from the Carter Formula with the new legislation,their thoughts of being in government for ever backfired.
Ayuh stop being cry babies,for the things created when in power.
Djanjo, which section of the new legislation didn’t the opposition leader didn’t follow when he submit his list.

Dave, watch your double negatives. What's his reason for not supporting the appointment of Justice Kenneth Benjamin as Chancellor of the Judiciary and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as Chief Justice?

5/4/187:45 AM

DjangoAdmin

Dave posted:
Django posted:
Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman
Re-read the clause of appointing the GECOM Chairman,made by the PPP.
Power was given to the President to make the decision.
The PPP moved away from the Carter Formula with the new legislation,their thoughts of being in government for ever backfired.
Ayuh stop being cry babies,for the things created when in power.
Djanjo, which section of the new legislation didn’t the opposition leader didn’t follow when he submit his list.

Well if you think the half baked lists presented by the opposition leader would have cut the mustard,Granger check mated the ploy.

Granger is educated and shouldn't be taken lightly,the opposition leader is no match.

Their creation turn back and bit them.

5/4/187:47 AM

Bibi HaniffaGNI Queen

Mitwah posted:
Dave posted:
Django posted:
Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman
Re-read the clause of appointing the GECOM Chairman,made by the PPP.
Power was given to the President to make the decision.
The PPP moved away from the Carter Formula with the new legislation,their thoughts of being in government for ever backfired.
Ayuh stop being cry babies,for the things created when in power.
Djanjo, which section of the new legislation didn’t the opposition leader didn’t follow when he submit his list.
Dave, watch your double negatives. What's his reason for not supporting the appointment of Justice Kenneth Benjamin as Chancellor of the Judiciary and Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards as Chief Justice?

Maybe they are too deeply embedded in the Burnham doctrine. Benjamin worked for Faaarbes when he was President.

5/4/188:00 AM

Former Member

Good move by Jagdeo. He did promised to stop cooperating with Granger after Granger made that Burnham move appointing old man Patterson. Plus Granger did not extend any courtesy then. He just ignored the three lists presented without giving any reason for his actions. Looks like he wants to be the only bully in Guyana. Now he crying like a lil pu$$y.

5/4/188:03 AM

Former Member

Django posted:
Dave posted:
Django posted:
Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman
Re-read the clause of appointing the GECOM Chairman,made by the PPP.
Power was given to the President to make the decision.
The PPP moved away from the Carter Formula with the new legislation,their thoughts of being in government for ever backfired.
Ayuh stop being cry babies,for the things created when in power.
Djanjo, which section of the new legislation didn’t the opposition leader didn’t follow when he submit his list.
Well if you think the half baked lists presented by the opposition leader would have cut the mustard,Granger check mated the ploy.
Granger is educated and shouldn't be taken lightly,the opposition leader is no match.
Their creation turn back and bit them.

Funny you say this bai. When you god father (granger)name was submitted,was he hoping to cut some mustard.

granger is no match to Jagdeo are you out of you frek in mind.

Granger appoint a man who doctor his resume and lie and he didn’t see it fit and proper to redraw the old creep. Unda this circumstances Granger is better the BJ.

Now let’s focus on the current topic.

5/4/188:08 AM

DjangoAdmin

Dave posted:
Django posted:
Dave posted:
Django posted:
Dave posted:
Am I reading correctly above ..
is Granger the same person that appoints Gecom chairman and ignore the constitution .
http://www.motp.gov.gy/index.p...d-for-gecom-chairman
Re-read the clause of appointing the GECOM Chairman,made by the PPP.
Power was given to the President to make the decision.
The PPP moved away from the Carter Formula with the new legislation,their thoughts of being in government for ever backfired.
Ayuh stop being cry babies,for the things created when in power.
Djanjo, which section of the new legislation didn’t the opposition leader didn’t follow when he submit his list.
Well if you think the half baked lists presented by the opposition leader would have cut the mustard,Granger check mated the ploy.
Granger is educated and shouldn't be taken lightly,the opposition leader is no match.
Their creation turn back and bit them.
Funny you say this bai. When you god father (granger)name was submitted,was he hoping to cut some mustard.
granger is no match to Jagdeo are you out of you frek in mind.
Granger appoint a man who doctor his resume and lie and he didn’t see it fit and proper to redraw the old creep. Unda this circumstances Granger is better the BJ.
Now let’s focus on the current topic.

You should take a second look at Granger credentials,you may change your mind.

Will do.

5/4/188:16 AM

Former Member

Bai Django, Burnham was an accomplished barrister. Yet he was also Guyana’s biggest despot. Granger shouldn’t be given undeserved passes. Granger talks from both sides of his mouth.

5/4/188:26 AM

DjangoAdmin

ksazma posted:
Bai Django, Burnham was an accomplished barrister. Yet he was also Guyana’s biggest despot. Granger shouldn’t be given undeserved passes. Granger talks from both sides of his mouth.

We are aware about the despot.

Maybe old age causing such.

5/4/188:34 AM

Former Member

Django posted:
ksazma posted:
Bai Django, Burnham was an accomplished barrister. Yet he was also Guyana’s biggest despot. Granger shouldn’t be given undeserved passes. Granger talks from both sides of his mouth.
We are aware about the despot.
Maybe old age causing such.

Bai, Guyana needs some new faces as political leaders. Unfortunately even then Guyana is still destined for continued crookedness, corruption and abuse. People in Guyana are mostly all for themselves.

5/4/188:55 AM

DjangoAdmin

ksazma posted:
Django posted:
ksazma posted:
Bai Django, Burnham was an accomplished barrister. Yet he was also Guyana’s biggest despot. Granger shouldn’t be given undeserved passes. Granger talks from both sides of his mouth.
We are aware about the despot.
Maybe old age causing such.
Bai, Guyana needs some new faces as political leaders. Unfortunately even then Guyana is still destined for continued crookedness, corruption and abuse. People in Guyana are mostly all for themselves.

Agreed,

regarding the crookedness the people should choose leaders with credibility.

Discard the thieves,tell them they aren't needed.

5/4/189:17 AM

Former Member

Credibility is dead in Guyana.

5/4/1810:06 AM

Former Member

Judges of the Supreme Court of Judicature
126.		Except as otherwise expressly provided or required by the context, in this Constitution the word "Judge" includes the Chancellor, the Chief Justice of Appeal and a Puisne Judge.
127.	(1)	The Chancellor and the Chief Justice shall be appointed by the President acting after consultation with the Minority Leader.
	(2)	If the office of Chancellor or Chief Justice is vacant or if the person holding the office of Chancellor is performing the functions of the office of President or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of his office, or if the person holding the office of Chief Justice is for any reason unable to perform the functions of his office, then, until a person has been appointed to and has assumed the functions of such office or until the person holding such office has resumed those functions, as the case may be, those functions shall be performed by such other of the Judges as may be appointed by the President.

Source -- Guyana Constitution.

http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Con...Guyana/guyana96.html

5/4/181:31 PM

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