Moonilal Slams AGLA’s Statement on EMBD Scandal as Pure Political Shenanigans!

Dr Roodal Moonilal, the Member of Parliament for Oropouche East, recently addressed statements made by the Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs regarding a Privy Council ruling involving the Estate Management and Business Development Company Limited (EMBD) and various contracting companies. In response, Dr Moonilal, a former housing minister, clarified that this is a civil claim, emphasizing his non-involvement in the proceedings.

Key Points:

1. Two releases from the Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs, along with a statement from the EMBDC, highlighted the Privy Council’s decision to deny certain companies permission to appeal a Court of Appeal ruling. Dr Moonilal highlighted that despite his name being mentioned in these releases, he was not a party to the proceedings.

2. Dr Moonilal firmly stated that he had not avoided filing a defense in the matter, contrary to claims made by the aforementioned organizations. He explained that his defense had been prepared long ago, and the delay was a strategic decision pending the outcome of related legal matters.

3. The Member of Parliament emphasized that the case was a civil claim led by the Attorney General, condemning it as political abuse of state power. He pointed out that despite the allegations, he had not been questioned or investigated by the police regarding the EMBDC issue.

Dr Moonilal characterized the situation as a politically driven attack, orchestrated by opponents to tarnish his reputation. He deemed it a final effort of persecution by the ruling administration, intent on targeting him unjustly.

In conclusion, the Member of Parliament reiterated his readiness to defend himself when the time is right. He clarified that the recent ruling was not his application but that of contractors seeking further details about the allegations. Dr Moonilal expressed confidence that justice would prevail in due course.

The case, intertwined with multi-million dollar contracts signed before the 2015 general election, involves several contracting companies and individuals, including Dr Moonilal. The complexity of the legal battle is compounded by counterclaims filed by contractors, adding layers of complexity to an already convoluted narrative.