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Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister Nicholas Morris has pushed back against mounting criticism following the audio disruption that affected former Calypso Monarch Helon Francis during Sunday’s Dimanche Gras show, declaring that the governing United National Congress is not afraid of critique.
The incident, which saw Francis’ audio cut mid-performance during his rendition of Doh Forget, triggered backlash from cultural groups, political opponents and members of the public, with some alleging censorship. But speaking at yesterday’s post-Cabinet media briefing, Morris dismissed those claims and defended both the Government and the state broadcaster TTT.
“The UNC has received bashing from calypsonians for over 20 to 25 years. There is no need to mute a mic to not hear what he has to say. This party and this Prime Minister and leader has stood up to take ridicule, to take bashing from many people in society,” Morris said.
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