The Prime Minister make the disclosure to reporters just after noon on Tuesday following a meeting she held with President Max Richards. The meeting took place at Knowsley, Port of Spain.
The Prime Minister said she is deeply saddened by the action she had had to take. However she said it was something that had to be done in the interest of all. She said it was the right thing to do.
She promised that she would name a planning minister on Wednesday to replace King.
In a related development, the Congress of the People (COP), which is King's party, issued a media release stating that it met with King Tuesday morning to hear her views on the matter.
It said COP is "of the firm opinion that the intervention of the Integrity Commission to launch a full investigation into the alleged wrongdoing on Dr. King’s part is necessary."
It added, "The COP remains faithful to our founding values and is committed to the concepts of natural justice, equality, fairness and integrity in public office."
PM's Facebook entry:
Today I have received an advice from the Honourable Attorney General. Upon the basis of his opinion, I have decided to advise His Excellency the President, of my intention to revoke the appointment of Mary King as Senator and Minister. It is a sombre decision, but one which upholds the principles of good governance and integrity in public office, to which my Administration remains fully committed.
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