Former House Speaker slams handling of parliamentary dispute
Politics
June 20, 2026
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As the Opposition presses for swift action over allegations involving Public Utilities Minister Barry Padarath and parliamentary staff, former House Speaker Nizam Mohammed believes Jagdeo Singh should have addressed the matter before it escalated into a public controversy.
Describing the situation as alarming, Mohammed criticised Singh’s handling of the issue, saying it required urgent intervention.
In a telephone interview yesterday, Mohammed described the matter as “unprecedented” and said it reflected poorly on Parliament as an institution.
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