Amral posted:Granger acknowledged that he never approached Patterson prior to the receipt of the third list and has not dragged out the process. Patterson would later inform reporters that he only became aware of his selection hours before the swearing in ceremony. “A few hours ago …I was never approached prior to tonight”, he said when asked when he became aware that he was the chosen person. He went on to explain that Granger called him, made the offer and he accepted.
This seems to me is a lie
October 20,2017
"Contacted shortly after the swearing in ceremony had ended, AFC Executive member Khemraj Ramjattan appeared shocked that party leader Raphael Trotman did not put in an appearance and that Harmon was the only government official present. Stabroek News despite efforts was unable to make contact with Trotman.
Ramjattan however said that he was aware that Patterson was going to be appointed. “I don’t know more than that except that the president did call the leader of the party”, he said.
Asked if he agreed with Patterson’s appointment, Ramjattan said “I certainly would agree with the choice yes because it is the president’s choice and he didn’t find it acceptable the other names and he found that one acceptable. That’s my opinion on the issue”.
Ramjattan knew Patterson will be picked,so the last minute he was informed,doesn't hold water.