By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
June 17 – Jack Warner (pictured) will discover today whether he has to give up his position as FIFA vice-president if he wants to remain a member of Trinidad and Tobago’s Government.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has received the advice from the panel of experts, including Britain’s Michael Beloff QC, that the country’s Attorney General Anand Ramlogan over whether Warner would break any constitutional rules if he retained his position as Minister for Works and Transport while continuing in his football roles, which also includes being President of CONCACAF.
Persad-Bissessar said: ”The Attorney General has advised me that he received the opinions of the experts that he consulted and we will review those opinions.
“I will make a statement at the post-Cabinet briefing.”
Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley sought an opinion from the Integrity Commission about whether Warner could hold both posts.
Warner has promised to abide by whatever decision is announced.
He said: ”I am not unduly worried.
“I continue to sleep very soundly at night.
“I have no worries and I maintain that for me there is no conflict and no law has been broken so I am not bothered.”
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