National Director of Public Prosecutions Shaun Abrahams has not ruled out stepping down from his position‚ saying he will always do “what is right”.
Abrahams was‚ however‚ unwilling to apologise to Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan‚ after dropping fraud charges against him on Monday‚ along with those against his co-accused‚ Ivan Pillay and Oupa Magashula.
Abrahams was responding to questions from the media yesterday during a press briefing on state farms that have been recovered by the Assets Forfeiture Unit.
Abrahams was part of the delegation which included rural development and land reform minister Gugile Nkwinti.
“On the issue of the finance minister‚ I’ve addressed it earlier on. I think its only proper for me to respond to issues around the matter tomorrow [Friday] before the portfolio committee of justice and correctional services‚” said Abrahams.
“Do I intend stepping down? I have not considered it yet. But I will always do what is right. That is the oath that I’ve taken since the commencement of my career. I will always do what is right‚” said Abrahams.
On whether he will apologise to Gordhan‚ Abrahams said he didn’t think it was necessary for him to answer that question.
“That’s something I expect committee to ask me‚” said Abrahams.
Abrahams is expected to face the heat from MPs on Friday regarding his decision to charge Gordhan only to withdraw them just weeks later. — TMG Digital
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