Picardo denies abuse of power and accuses RGP of playing 'political games'

Politics  /  Law & Order | 21st January 2026, 18:57 | Published by GBC News

The Chief Minister highlighted the seriousness of some of the Whistleblower statements, including one printed in today's Chronicle. Fabian Picardo also recalled a time before 2020, when the RGP had approached members of his own protection team for information about him. 

He denied having abused his power, accusing the RGP of playing "political games" which almost resulted in a "bloodless coup"