Manning says he gave police no documents over corruption allegations

Brian Manning says he has not handed any documents to police after raising corruption concerns within the People’s National Movement’s San Fernando East constituency executive.

Speaking before a general membership meeting at his San Fernando office, the San Fernando East MP said material already in the public domain provided enough information and that “all will be revealed in time.” He rejected the suggestion that he had made allegations against specific people.

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all will be revealed in time.

“I did not make any allegations against anyone. I asked the party to investigate and to clear the air on the matter,” Manning said. He said constituents had raised concerns, prompting his request for an internal inquiry.

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I did not make any allegations against anyone. I asked the party to investigate and to clear the air on the matter.

His position has drawn criticism from PNM chairman Marvin Gonzales, who warned that Manning was “going down a very dangerous path.” Party leader Pennelope Beckles said evidence of corruption should be taken to police. Manning said he had no rift with the party leadership and was not concerned about his relationship with the party, despite the dispute.

The constituency executive recently resigned. Manning said members had sought an interim executive and were awaiting a response from Balisier House. His mother, Hazel Manning, has offered herself as chairman. Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander has said he saw documents that left him shocked, but did not disclose their contents or source. A Florida condominium bought for US$187,000, or $1.26 million, is among the properties linked to the fallout.

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going down a very dangerous path