A new Speaker would mean, according to Xavier-Luc Duval, a “new beginning of our democracy and our Parliament”. He called for the replacement of the Speaker before the next session of Parliament.
He also spoke about the Mauritius Investment Corporation where he alleged that there are a number of MSM donors are lining up to take advantage of the Rs 5 billion that is yet to be distributed.
Xavier-Luc Duval held a press conference alongside the other leaders of the Alliance de Espoir.
Paul Bérenger, for his part, expressed his concerns about what he described as a “dangerous situation“. He said that under the Mauritian system, the Director of Public Prosecutions relies on the police or the ICAC to decide whether to prosecute and whom to prosecute. “The problem today is that the ICAC is a political tool. That puts a huge responsibility on the shoulders of the DPP. It is in these circumstances that its role and importance is recognised. But despite the unprecedented situation, it will live up to its responsibility, as always,” said Paul Berenger.
The MMM leader also returned to the “conspiracy between the Prime Minister, the Speaker and the backbenchers” to avoid the arrest on Angus Road.
