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Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo today wrote President David Granger to say that he was not in support of the two persons nominated to be Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice.

Jagdeo’s support is necessary for the appointments to be made.

A copy of Jagdeo’s letter follows:

Mr. David Granger DSM                                             
President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Ministry of the Presidency
Shiv Chanderpaul Drive, Bourda
Georgetown

7^th February 2018

Dear Excellency,

RE: Appointment of the Chancellor and Chief Justice in accordance with Article 127 (1) of the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana

Pursuant to our meeting held on January 3^rd 2018, I have duly considered the two (2) nominees for whom you seek my agreement for appointment as Chancellor of the Judiciary and Chief Justice, respectively, in accordance with Article 127 (1) of the Constitution of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.

As promised, I have done the requisite due diligence. It is with deep regret that I inform you that I am unable to offer my agreement to the appointment of Mr. Justice Kenneth Andrew Charles Benjamin,as Chancellor of the Judiciary and Madam Justice Yonette Decina Cummings-Edwards O.R., as Chief Justice.

Please be informed that I remain cognizant 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.

Yours sincerely,

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Bharrat Jagdeo M.P.
Leader of the Opposition