Prominent public policy critic and civic advocate, John Rullow, has described the Dickon Mitchell administration as Grenada’s “most corrupt’’.
And, he’s calling on Grenadians to demand greater transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
He made the comments last Friday during viewers’ contribution to a TV program that featured an interview with Deputy Political Leader of the Democratic People’s Movement (DPM), Arley Gill, who expressed concern with some of government’s approach to doing business, including issues with procurement procedures.
Rullow is a frequent caller to public affairs TV and radio programs. Fondly referring to himself as “Citizen Rullow’’, he has consistently used his platform to be a strong voice for the visually impaired.
He also has been vocal in challenging government policy, advocating for higher standards in public administration, and demanding stronger accountability in governance.
Rullow, in his phone-in contribution to the programme with Gill, agreed with the DPM’s concerns about the government’s approach to public procurement and alleged breaches of established procurement procedures.
“This government is the most corrupt we have ever witnessed in this country,” Citizen Rullow declared, arguing that concerns surrounding procurement were part of a broader pattern of governance in which transparency and accountability were being undermined.
He also referenced Grenada’s obligations under international anti-corruption frameworks, including provisions concerning the conduct and responsibilities of public officials.
Rullow questioned whether citizens were doing enough to challenge alleged abuses through the courts and other institutions.
He urged lawyers, civil society representatives and ordinary Grenadians to become more active in defending the country’s democratic institutions and ensuring that public officials are held to account.
“What are we, as a people, prepared to do?” he asked, warning that without meaningful institutional reform, future governments could continue practices that he believes undermine good governance.
DPM, in a statement, said “Citizen Rullow’s intervention underscores growing public concern about transparency, procurement and accountability, and reinforces the need for fundamental reforms to Grenada’s system of governance’’.
