Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn has defended the rehiring of Customs Anti- Narcotic Unit Director James Singh but has blocked him from speaking on the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) which led to his termination from the position under the former APNU+AFC government.
“I am satisfied of the actions he took,” Benn told Sunday Stabroek yesterday when contacted and said that he was glad to work with Singh, whom he found to be “very professional”.
Asked if Singh will be given clearance by him to speak on the CoI’s findings, Benn said “no.” Pressed on his decision for non-clearance to speak, he said that he did not want this newspaper to “badger” Singh with questions.