Gross Disrespect: MP Simon protests discourtesy at the hand-over of Bolans Police Station

Kelvin “Shugy” Simon, a Member of Parliament, has expressed his annoyance at what he told the media is the continued disrespect shown to Opposition MPs.

Simon claimed that he was invited to attend the opening ceremony of the reconstructed Bolans Police Station on Thursday morning, February 29, where he was surprised by an on-the-spot request to address the gathering as the elected representative for St. Mary’s South.

Despite this, he did not back down from giving the address, as he is always willing to speak on behalf of the constituents who elected him twice in less than a year.

However, Simon quickly noted that Antigua Labour Party Senator Dwayne George, was also invited to speak at the event.

Simon said George appeared to have received prior notice as he pulled out a prepared speech.

Simon says this alleged double standard smack of disrespect, as George was asked in advance while his invitation appeared to be an afterthought.

Simon said that as an elected member of parliament, he is concerned about the lack of courtesy shown to opposition MPs by the Browne Administration.

He believes elected officials should be accorded the same respect as appointed senators.

Simon is appealing to the administration to stop disrespecting Opposition MPs and to accord them instead the courtesies that come with being elected to public office.