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Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Education Secretary Zorisha Hackett has sent a pre-action protocol letter to former chief secretary and political leader of the People’s National Movement’s (PNM) Tobago Council Ancil Dennis, demanding a public apology. She has accused Dennis of making defamatory statements on social media about tertiary education funding.
But, Dennis has stood by his social media post, saying he will not be apologising. He said he too had his court clothes ironed and ready.
In the legal letter dated February 12, Hackett’s attorneys accused Dennis of spreading false claims about her handling of financial aid for Tobago’s university students. It alleged that Dennis misled the public by suggesting Hackett failed to provide assistance while misusing public funds.
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