‘I Hate Drugs With All My Heart’: Gayton McKenzie Denies Allegations, Calls Claims ‘Old Story’

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has dismissed allegations linking him to drugs and criminal networks as false and politically motivated, saying the claims resurface every election cycle.

Speaking during a Facebook Live broadcast, McKenzie said he had never met inmate Jermaine Prim and rejected claims that the two had any relationship.

The Challenge

McKenzie challenged Prim to undergo a lie detector test.

“He must do a lie detector test, me and him. And they must ask him, have we ever met, and do I sell drugs, or whatever.”

He also alleged that Prim had previously threatened individuals associated with him, which led to a case being opened against Prim. McKenzie said he cut ties at that point, despite later forgiving him after an apology.

“I’ve never seen him,” McKenzie said.

‘Old Story’

McKenzie emphasised that the allegations were not new.

“This is not a new thing; this allegation has been coming from 2002.”

He questioned why the issue was being raised again now.

He denied claims that Prim had funded the Patriotic Alliance, arguing that the timeline made such assertions impossible. “How can you fund something that is not there?” he said, noting that the party was only formed years after the period in question.

‘I Hate Drugs’

McKenzie rejected claims that drugs were sold on his behalf while Prim was in prison.

“You can accuse me of many things, not drugs. I hate drugs with all my heart.”

The ‘Big Five’

McKenzie further dismissed allegations linking him to a group referred to as the “Big Five,” saying he had never met or associated with any of the individuals mentioned.

“I do not know these people. I don’t hang out with those people.”

Bring the Evidence

McKenzie challenged Prim to provide evidence, particularly financial records.

“Bring the bank statements. If journalists produced matching transactions and he refused to provide his own records, it could be assumed he was guilty.”

Legal Action

McKenzie said he would pursue legal action against multiple parties, including:

• The Minister of Correctional Services

• The National Commissioner of Correctional Services

• Journalist Heidi Giokos in her personal capacity

• Her editor

• eNCA

“We are suing them.”

He said the legal action was intended to force a full investigation into how the interview was conducted and to expose what he described as an “operation.”

Prison Regulations

McKenzie raised concerns about how the interview with the inmate was conducted.

“No prisoner can use a phone after 3 o’clock. You cannot talk to a prisoner without getting explicit permission.”

He questioned how the communication was facilitated.

His Past

While acknowledging his past as a convicted criminal involved in robberies, McKenzie maintained he had never been involved in drug dealing.

“I was a robber, I robbed banks. I robbed institutions. I never involved myself in things of drugs.”

The Bottom Line

McKenzie says it’s an old story. He’s never met Prim. He hates drugs. He wants a lie detector test. He’s suing the media.

The allegations are back. The election is coming. And McKenzie says he’s ready to fight.

{Source: IOL}

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