The APNU+AFC earned its razor-thin, one seat majority after the public and the electorate had become completely disenchanted with the corrupt practices of the PPP/C Government. President Granger had an impeccable record for decency, the APNU’s major coalition partner the Alliance for Change was strong on rhetoric and the WPA, though not an electoral force in its own right, enjoyed credibility among the electorate.
Yet, one and a half years into the administration the APNU+AFC government is fighting a battle to preserve its collective reputation after a series of steps that raise doubts about its integrity and that of its leading players. The situation has been developing for some time since the Government