The release signed by COP Chairman Joseph Toney said it has noted the recent reports implicating King in the award of a contract to a firm allegedly owned by her family, of which she is listed as corporate secretary.
"The matter was discussed at great length at the COP’s National Executive Meeting held on Monday evening. The Congress of the People wishes to underscore and reiterate our commitment to integrity in public life, and that our state officials must uphold the highest standards of integrity in public life." COP stated.
"In this regard, the COP trusts in the power of and has respect for due, unbiased processes in preserving the integrity of our state institutions.
"We welcome the application of due process by the Integrity Commission and other relevant authorities in executing the needed procedural investigations in the circumstances. No doubt, this would ensure that the integrity of the government remains intact, while affording the Honourable Minister the opportunity to exonerate herself from any wrongdoing.
"The National Executive of the Congress of the People now believes that Senator King should stand down from her ministerial portfolio, pending the outcome of the imminent investigations.
"This position of the National Executive of the Congress of the People has been immediately conveyed to the Honourable Prime Minister, Kamla Persad Bisessar."
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