St Cuthbert’s Toshao perturbed at attempts to undermine council

Lenox Shuman

Toshao Lenox Shuman, elected village leader of St Cuthbert’s Mission on the Mahaica River, is adamant that the recent attempts by residents to have him removed were intended to undermine the work of the current village council, but says he welcomes the investigation as it will help to clear the air .

Shuman, a re-migrant from Canada and current Vice-Chairman of the National Toshaos Council (NTC), was reportedly suspended from his position as village leader last Sunday by the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs to enable an investigation into allegations against him.

According to the statement issued by the ministry, notice of