Did the New Zealand Green Party MP not have breathed horrifying vitality into a bit more of an explicit feminine sort of stealing? The MP Golriz Ghahraman lately quit parliament after multiple allegations of unmistakable shoplifting against her. CCTV footage of her attempting to steal items from at least two high-end clothing stores in Auckland and Wellington has reportedly appeared.
In the first comments since the allegations were made against her, the 43-year-old MP said: “It is clear to me that my mental health is being poorly contrived by the significant strains associated with my work. This has directed me to behave in manners that are entirely out of morality. I am not trying to excuse my actions, but I do yearn to clarify them."
“People should, rightly, expect the highest standards of behaviour from their elected representatives. I fell short. I’m sorry.” She said: “The best thing for my mental health is to resign as a member of parliament and to focus on my recovery and to find other ways to work for positive change in the world.”
Reported accusations against the 43-year-old MP, allegedly claimed she was involved in shoplifting during the festive season at Scotties Boutique, a luxury brand store in the Auckland suburb of Ponsonby.
The police reportedly admitted there was an investigation into the allegation, but were unable to confirm specific individual identities at the time. The owners and staff of Scottie So Boutique forwent from making any public statements regarding the two shoplifting allegations implicating Ms Ghahraman and their store.
Green Party leaders Marama Davidson and James Shaw in a Press conference after days of silence, said that they had accepted Ms Ghahraman’s resignation.“Accountability was important,” they said. “It’s important to understand that all MPs are still human,” Ms Davidson added.
Mr Shaw said: “What we are unhappy about is the circumstances she finds herself in. It remains unfortunate and it is important to us she takes accountability for her actions and gets the support that she needs. We hope the investigation gets resolved as fast as it can.”