Dear Editor,
The ruling of the Constitutional Court in the matter involving the resignation of senators following the JLP leadership race in 2013, quite understandably, has set tongues wagging and has sparked a range of perspectives from commentators.
What has occupied my mind most profoundly in all of this is the opportunity it affords us to assess Andrew Holness's approach to leadership. After all, difficult circumstances like those in which the Opposition leader has become embroiled show what one is truly made of. These circumstances call for a measure of sobriety, tact, and even-handedness -- the mental and moral disposition on which a nation should look and carefully consider when making a determination as to the kind of leader to whom the country should be entrusted.
Beginning with a statement on Friday in the aftermath of the judgement, Holness has been forthcoming on the matter, signalling in the process that he is answerable to the people of Jamaica and has utmost regard for the institutions upon which our democracy rests.
Hindsight is indeed 20/20 vision, and I am sure that, on reflection, both Arthur Williams and Andrew Holness regret the inception of those now infamous resignation letters. Alas, to err is human, but to forgive is divine. The Opposition Leader is contrite and has apologised unreservedly to not only the injured parties in the matter, but to the nation at large.
In an environment where those elected to manage our nation's affairs are generally inaccessible, arrogant, indecisive, slow to take action, and hesitant in taking a position against things that are corrupt or contrary to the tenets of good governance, Andrew Holness, by his actions under challenging circumstances, has distinguished himself as a different type of leader. He is a leader who is prepared to keep his ego in check, level with the people of the country, and respond to key national issues and concerns, however contentious those may be.
Marlon Morgan
Deputy Spokesperson and Aide to the Opposition Leader
marlonandremorgan@gmail.com
To err is human, but to forgive is divine
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The ruling of the Constitutional Court in the matter involving the resignation of senators following the JLP leadership race in 2013, quite understandably, has set tongues wagging and has sparked a range of perspectives from commentators.
What has occupied my mind most profoundly in all of this is the opportunity it affords us to assess Andrew Holness's approach to leadership. After all, difficult circumstances like those in which the Opposition leader has become embroiled show what one is truly made of. These circumstances call for a measure of sobriety, tact, and even-handedness -- the mental and moral disposition on which a nation should look and carefully consider when making a determination as to the kind of leader to whom the country should be entrusted.
Beginning with a statement on Friday in the aftermath of the judgement, Holness has been forthcoming on the matter, signalling in the process that he is answerable to the people of Jamaica and has utmost regard for the institutions upon which our democracy rests.
Hindsight is indeed 20/20 vision, and I am sure that, on reflection, both Arthur Williams and Andrew Holness regret the inception of those now infamous resignation letters. Alas, to err is human, but to forgive is divine. The Opposition Leader is contrite and has apologised unreservedly to not only the injured parties in the matter, but to the nation at large.
In an environment where those elected to manage our nation's affairs are generally inaccessible, arrogant, indecisive, slow to take action, and hesitant in taking a position against things that are corrupt or contrary to the tenets of good governance, Andrew Holness, by his actions under challenging circumstances, has distinguished himself as a different type of leader. He is a leader who is prepared to keep his ego in check, level with the people of the country, and respond to key national issues and concerns, however contentious those may be.
Marlon Morgan
Deputy Spokesperson and Aide to the Opposition Leader
marlonandremorgan@gmail.com
To err is human, but to forgive is divine
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