Dear Editor,
Why do our representatives find it so difficult to tell the truth? This has been a non-stop trend that keeps raising its ugly head, elections after elections. But, no matter how much they try to conceal it, the truth, in its purest form, always finds a way to reveal itself. Because politicians know that a huge part of the population is low-informed, they use this situation as a springboard, to pursue their goal of power and control.
This mentality brings me to examine the character of certain politicians, who are trying to convince the public that they have integrity, but still take the liberty to fool the people of this country. I will start with MP [Member of Parliament – Ed.] Sjamira Roseburg, who recently became Vice Chair of Parliament, and chair of the Justice and Integrity committees, respectively. All three are viewed as honourable positions, and should be treated as such.
MP Roseburg, to be the Vice Chair of Parliament demands the highest level of integrity. And, to seek the positions to be the chair of the above mentioned committees, they also require the same amount of reliability. Because, this consistency, which boils down to honesty, is the foundation for possessing this rare quality, that is called integrity.
Here is my dispute with you, MP Sjamira Roseburg. If I were an MP, you could have never gotten my vote to be chair of the Integrity committee. I could support you for the Justice committee, but only because of your educational background. You know why? On Monday, September 30, 2024, in your interview on air, you had every opportunity to come clean with the people, regarding the real reason why URSM does not have the Justice portfolio.
MP Roseburg, I will be the devil’s advocate, to test your level of integrity. Is it not a fact that you were offered the Justice ministry after the January 11, 2024, elections and you refused? And, for the August 19, 2024, elections, is it not the truth that you proposed your dad to be the next Justice Minister? In my article of August 26, 2024, when I brought this issue forward, I was not specific. I only said that you suggested a family member. Do these scenarios sound familiar?
Only after your supporters insisted (according to you) to take up the position, you think it over. The real upset came when the SAM party was awarded the ministry of justice. When you realize this, you wanted your party leader, Luc Mercelina to renegotiate the portfolio. Is this not factual, MP Roseburg? Now you wanted to take the position, because MP Frankie Myers had everybody in suspense, with regard to who will represent his ministry.
Just Friday last week, you were still lamenting that your followers are disappointed that you were not chosen for the post. Was it not on Monday September 30, 2024, you proudly announced that you will work with the incoming minister, Attorney Nathalie Tackling? MP Roseburg, why can’t you be contented with the reality that a colleague from your field, was offered the privilege to serve in that capacity?
MP Roseburg, I think that you are jealous of the recommended minister. Do the issue of votes and running on a list, still haunt you, like your colleague, MP Richniel Brug? A person with integrity, would have reassured her fans that the position is already taken, and that you have pledged to collaborate with her, to improve the standard of the ministry, in order to create a much better society.
MP Sjamira Roseburg (Madam 5 star representative), if you refer to yourself as being a leader (Vice Chair of Parliament, chair of the Justice and Integrity committees), your actions and your words must always be in sync with each other. Since you have pledged to be a collaborator, let your tenure reflect the characteristics of a renowned team builder.
Joslyn Morton
