PM Gusmao: “Accusation of Prosecutor General against Government’s officials is wrong”

Suara Timor Lorosa’e, March 14, 2011 language source: Tetun

Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, said the accusations made by the Public Prosecution against Deputy Prime Minister Jose Luis Guterres and other officials in the Government was wrong as something was not done correctly.“I see that something was not done in the right way. I told Parliament during the debate for the state accounts that when I am also included in the accusations then you should all be included as well.

I am saying this, because it took seven years for me to make observations, that is why we all will visit each other,” PM Gusmao said.

PM Gusmao made the statement regarding the accusations made against his Deputy Jose Luis Guterres, Minister of Administration and Territorial Management Arcangelo Leite and the Minister of Justice Lucia Lobato.

Deputy Prime Minister for Social Issues, Jose Luis Guterres, said he appeared in the court to be tried as he believes that he is innocent.

The Parliamentary President Fernando “Lasama” de Araujo, said the court needs a suspension letter from the Parliament as it is outlined in the constitution the Parliament should initiate the process to remove the political immunity of Government’s officials.