OC refers Maprik MP to Public Prosecutor

THE Ombudsman Commission has referred Maprik MP John Simon to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office.
Acting Chief Ombudsman Michael Dick and acting Ombudsman Richard Pagen in a statement said the referral was in the hands of the Public Prosecutor who had the discretion to begin or decline proceedings under the Leadership Code for alleged misconduct in accordance with section 177(1) (b) of the Constitution.
The commission investigated the alleged misconduct in office by Simon arising from alleged breaches of his duties and responsibilities required under section 27 of the Constitution and the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership.
“As required by Section 20 (2) of the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership, the commission has notified Simon through his lawyer of its intention to refer the matter to the Public Prosecutor,” the statement said.