Calls are mounting for the reinstatement of Richard Azan as State Minister after the DPP rule there was not sufficient evidence to criminally charge him. Those making that call have completely ignored the issue of procedural breaches. In fact these folks have said his intentions were noble and he was simply trying to help out his fellow Jamaicans.
I am therefore going to use that same approach to call for the reinstatement of Robert Rainford who was fired the same day the DPP ruled on Azan. Mr Rainford was fired for procedural breaches, having posted a $15m bail bond for Carlos Hill, while he Rainford was attached to the justice ministry.
Now let’s examine the facts.
- Mr Rainford did not act in his capacity as Permanent secretary in posting bail.
- Mr Rainford acted in his capacity as a private citizen.
- Mr Rainford case was brought before a disciplinary committee .
- Mr Rainford was found to have breached some rule(s).
- Mr Rainford was fired .
Did Mr Rainford act corruptly ?
Did Mr Rainford not break a rule?
Was Mr Rainford intent not good ?
Mr Rainford was only trying to help out a fellow Jamaican in trouble, his intentions were good and he did not intend to benefit from his actions, so why was he fired.
Is this not the same argument the apologist are making for Mr Azan and suggesting that he be re-instated ?
Why is the same not be said for Robert Rainford ?
Is Rainford a comrade ? 🙂
I guess not since he was placed there during the last administration .
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For that matter, the same can be said for Dr. Herbert Thompson. He resigned from the Electoral Commission of Ja for accepting an award from the PNP thus demonstrating poor judgment. The ECJ and its Commissioners must be seen to be neutral and impartial and his accepting the award without even telling his fellow board members brought the ECJ into disrepute. No stench of corruption, no official policy breached but an egregious display of poor judgement.
What Azan has done does not even compaare but we should reinstate him. Why not Dr. Thompson.
I agree with your position Warren. Ridiculous.
Rainford Takes GG To Court – Also Gets 14-Day Injunction Barring Filling Permanent Secretary Post
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20131009/lead/lead2.html
Courts agree with commonsenseja !
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Supreme Court Friday morning ruled that Robert Rainford, former permanent secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, was wrongfully dismissed
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Robert-Rainford-was-wrongfully-dismissed–Court-rules
he got off on a technicality