Claims of bias and falsehoods regarding evidence given in the trial into the March 2020 elections — specifically regarding the targeting of PPP agents — were proven to be untrue following clarification from the prosecution and a replay of the court proceedings.
The matter, which had sparked outrage on social media on Tuesday, was raised when the trial resumed on Wednesday afternoon. Defence attorney Ronald Daniels from the Chambers of Nigel Hughes had previously expressed his concerns over the issue.
During cross-examination, defence attorney Darren Wade requested clarification on a statement made by Local Observer Rosalinda Rasul during Tuesday’s hearing. This prompted Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty to intervene and provide clarity.
Prosecutor Latchmie Rahamat subsequently referred to her notes, confirming that Rasul had indeed told the court that police were summoned when chaos erupted at the GECOM Command Centre at Ashmins Building during the elections. When questioned by Daniels about whether it was the PPP agents who were targeted, Rasul responded: “Yes, it did appear so.”
Despite this clarification, the defence remained unsatisfied, prompting the magistrate to order that the recording of that particular section of evidence be replayed in court.
Upon replay, it was confirmed that Rasul had stated only PPP agents were targeted, even though other party agents, observers, and diplomats were vocal and contributed to the chaos that occurred during the tabulation of...
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