Opposition Spokesman on Energy, Karl Samuda, has responded to criticism from within the Jamaica Labour Party, by stating that he did not challenge a stance outlined by Opposition Leader, Andrew Holness, regarding the Government’s Electricity Sector Enterprise Team, ESET.
Mr. Samuda’s statement on Tuesday that the Opposition supports the work of ESET has generated unease in the Opposition Labour Party because it contradicts Mr. Holness declaration on June 9 that the Opposition cannot support ESET.
Orville Burke has more in this report.
Some members of the JLP responded to these comments by Holness and Samuda by telling our news center that Samuda cannot stay in the shadow cabinet as he’s disrespected the Opposition Leader.
Mr. Samuda broke his silence this afternoon saying his ESET comment on Tuesday on Nationwide Radio, was taken out of context and he did not challenge the stance outlined by the party leader.
According to Mr. Samuda, while the parliamentary opposition maintains that ESET is an example of bad governance, it will do its job and scrutinize the work of the committee.
Mr. Samuda was speaking this afternoon at Holness’ West Kings House Road office in St. Andrew.
The Opposition Leader was present but indicated that Samuda would clear the air regarding his statement that the Opposition would support ESET.
Mr. Samuda says the Opposition maintains its discomfort regarding the Vin Lawrence-led ESET.
The Opposition Spokesman also sought to dispel reports that he’s at odds with the JLP leader.
Orville Burke, for Nationwide News.
