Ram slams Nandlall over ‘reckless, unfounded’ allegation
Jun 19, 2025
Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs, S.C Anil Nandlall
Kaieteur News – Chartered accountant and attorney Christopher Ram has responded to grave allegations made by the Attorney General (AG) and Minister of Legal Affairs SC, Anil Nandlall, that his ongoing constitutional legal challenge is secretly being financed by a political figure.
In a statement on Wednesday, Ram commended the unfounded and dangerous remarks by the AG in a recent video, where Nandlall alleged that the legal case filed to challenge Article 160 (2) (a) of Guyana’s Constitution is being supported by political interests.
“I retained Mr. Kamal Ramkarran, the son of Ralph Ramkarran, as my attorney to challenge Article 160 (2) (a) of Guyana’s Constitution, which I believe permits individuals to contest parliamentary elections in geographical constituencies. Readers might recall that Kamal was also my counsel — right up to the CCJ – in the case he successfully filed over the 2018 no-confidence motion in the National Assembly,” Ram explained.
Chartered accountant and attorney Christopher Ram
Ram stated that according to the video, the AG made the grave allegation that the senior Ramkarran’s column was “an attempt by him to distance his law firm from a statement that I (AG) made… from a contention that I (AG) advanced…and the contention that I advanced was that based upon the information that I have received, information that I have no reason to doubt, the legal proceedings are being financed by a political presidential aspirant.”
Ram strongly refuted this accusation, revealing that after reviewing the footage, he personally contacted the AG to demand either evidence or a public apology. However, he said the AG instead issued what he termed a “non-statement,” claiming he was merely repeating public speculation circulating online.
“His feeble justification raises even more serious concerns. If he is basing official statements on unverified social media posts and rumors, this speaks to a fundamental failure in his duties as the nation’s chief legal officer. Social media gossip and speculation do not constitute the reliable information he initially claimed to possess,” Ram said.
He further accused Nandlall of shirking responsibility. “It is profoundly disappointing that our nation’s chief legal officer would conduct himself in this reckless manner. His refusal to accept accountability when challenged sets a dangerous example that undermines the integrity of his office and erodes public confidence in our legal institutions,” Ram added.
Moreover, Ram apologised to Senior Counsel Ralph Ramkarran, his attorney Kamal Ramkarran, and their families for the “embarrassment and pain” caused by the allegations and the AG’s refusal to retract them.
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