The Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into the March 2020 elections will be providing an opportunity for persons to “be heard if they so desire” as a result of possible adverse statements being made about them.
“The Commission advises that, as evidence unfolds in this inquiry, statements and comments may be made that adversely affect individuals. Those persons are entitled to appear before the Commission and be heard if they so desire,” Chairman of the inquiry retired Justice Stanley John said in a statement issued by the Commission on Tuesday.
According to Justice John, as the CoI continues, the Commission will be writing to persons whom allegations are made against to provide them with a “fair” opportunity to respond.
“….The Commission will write to those persons whom any allegation of impropriety has been made, setting out the details of the allegations and inviting such persons to appear before the Commission and provided a fair opportunity to such persons to comment on any adverse comment or allegation made against them,” Justice John said.
In the interim, the statement noted that persons who are interested in appearing before the Commission can make the request by writing to its Secretary.
Public hearings into the CoI commenced last week Friday. It has since suspended hearings until November 28.
