Dear Editor,

Dr Chrstopher Tufton’s claim during the leadership election campaign that the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) leader doesn’t like “bright” people came into sharp focus recently after his abrupt “resignation” from the Senate. Apparently, it seems that the JLP has had some serious issues in regards to the intelligence of its leaders.

For while news of Tufton’s “resignation” came as a shock, the way he resigned was perhaps the biggest laugh we Jamaicans have been treated to for a very long time. For while he was stating he would not resign, apparently he had already done so — almost two years before!

One can just image the expression on Tufton’s face when he was advised of his effective resignation. Clearly, either he did not remember the undated letter he signed or thought that as he was so important, Mr Holness could never use it against him. Kind of reminds me of that saying about digging two graves instead of one.

Strange, though, as I laughed myself to tears upon seeing the news on television, I wondered why Tufton thought that a bright man like himself would have any chance in the new JLP.

I still have to wonder how supposedly “bright” people, including seasoned lawyers and PhD-holders could have been convinced to sign such a letter. I really thought that these things only happened in soap operas.

Then it gets funnier! It was reported that Dr Tufton is considering legal action to challenge his involuntary resignation. I want to publicly declare my willingness to serve in any way on that case. I really could do with a good laugh.

The news report also said that at least one new senator was named by the JLP. One cannot help but wonder what secret document was signed before the appointment. Clearly, these JLP senators have to be kept in line.

The JLP seems set to give us more reasons to laugh soon. Whoever said that politics is boring just doesn’t know the JLP.

Michael A Dingwall

michael_a_dingwall@hotmail.com