Dear Editor,
I read with interest the recent letter penned by Mr. Carwyn Holland, titled “These cases reflect a disproportionate punitive approach toward Afro-Guyanese, “ published in the Stabroek News on November 2, 2025. While Mr. Holland raises important questions about fairness and equality before the law, it would be useful to also hear his views on Magistrate Judy Latchman’s decision to grant bail in the sum of $150,000 each to businessmen Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, who are currently facing extradition to the United States on an 11-count indictment, with each count carrying a maximum prison term of 20 years.
In contrast, as Mr. Holland himself alluded to, the same Magistrate remanded music producer “Baby Skello” for a song deemed blasphemous, despite his public apology and the absence of any criminal harm caused. Such contrasting judicial outcomes raise legitimate questions about the consistency and equity of justice in our system. If we are to truly pursue the principles of fairness, transparency, and justice for all, then these standards must apply equally, regardless of race, wealth, or social status.
I would therefore urge Mr. Holland, as an advocate for justice, to extend his call for fairness to include the apparent leniency in the Mohamed extradition case. It would be valuable to know whether he perceives racial or class bias in this instance, given the broader concerns he raised about systemic inequity. Consistency in advocacy strengthens credibility, and fairness must never be selective.