*Because of the Opposition’s deafening silence over the highly irregular nature of Mohan's appointment (which means that the Minister of Public Service can abuse this process for his political and personal benefit), will this be taken as a precedent for future appointments to Government Independent Commissions and independent Statutory Boards and Commissions should the FFP win the 2022 elections?
*It makes us wonder if the Opposition Parties have the right calibre of Research Officers in their Secretariats. They can regularly remind their leaders of these breaches of the basic standards, requirements, and principles of good governance in a democratic society and public service. Why are 'Adam and Steve' from PAP-NFP silent?
*We also find it quite strange and inexplicable that when it comes to questioning and challenging the illegal re-appointment of the Supervisor of Elections, the Opposition Parties seem sharply divided because only the FLP and UFP leaders are vigorously pursuing it through the Courts. At the same time, NFP, PAP, and Sodelpa are conspicuous with their deafening silence.
*We find this quite disturbing. Is this a reflection of a lack of understanding of our democratic process, i.e. the proper roles and functions of our democratic institutions?
