PNP dismisses claims party politicians have been linked to corruption or illicit enrichment

The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) is dismissing claims that parliamentarians associated with the party have been linked to acts of corruption or illicit enrichment.

It calls the claims misleading.

The PNP argued that claims that allegations have been made to the Integrity Commission surrounding acts of corruption/illicit enrichment without any supporting documentation highlights malicious stories that may have been concocted and sent to the oversight body for partisan political reasons, without any foundation whatsoever.

The party reiterated that its leader Mark Golding has directly consulted with all sitting PNP representatives in both Houses of Parliament and that following these discussions, every PNP parliamentarian and senator has confirmed that they are not aware of being investigated by the Integrity Commission for illicit enrichment.

Nonetheless, the PNP said it firmly maintains its position that any parliamentarian, whether from the PNP or the Jamaica Labour Party, who is implicated and found guilty of illicit enrichment or unexplained wealth should face the full force of the law.

Such individuals should be dismissed from public office and barred from ever holding public office again, it underscored.

The PNP said it stands resolute in its commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance.

Meanwhile, the PNP is calling for the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House to immediately reconvene parliament to ensure the tabling of investigative reports recently submitted by the Integrity Commission.

“The Jamaican people must not be subjected to selective leaks or manipulated narratives. They deserve full transparency and accountability.”

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