‘I may have made a mistake’: CLP candidate allegedly caught drink driving

COUNTRY  Liberal Party candidate for Arafura Gibson Farmer Illortaminni will still contest the seat in the coming election despite a looming court appearance on a drink driving allegation

Country Liberal Party candidate for Arafura Gibson Farmer Illortaminni will still contest the seat in the coming election despite a looming court appearance on a drink driving allegation

COUNTRY  Liberal Party candidate for Arafura Gibson Farmer Illortaminni will still contest the seat in the coming election despite a looming court appearance on a drink driving allegation.

Mr Farmer was caught allegedly drink driving on Sunday at 6.45pm on Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay.

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Police allege he blew a medium-range blood alcohol reading of 0.108 per cent and was handed a notice to appear in court.

Mr Farmer said he “made a mistake” and “thought he was OK” to drive.

“I may have made a mistake on how much alcohol I had to drink. I thought I was OK and I’m getting legal advice.,” he said.

“It goes to show that you can never be too cautious when it comes to drinking and driving.”

Despite the incident, Opposition leader Lia Finocchiaro said Mr Farmer would still stand as a candidate for the CLP in the August election.

“Gibson Farmer is very remorseful of his actions. We all know the dangers of drink driving. Despite the incident, Gibson remains a proud and effective representative for his community and will remain the CLP’s candidate for Arafura,” she said.

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CLP president Ron Kelly said anyone breaking the law would face the consequences.

“Anyone who drinks and drives is a bloody idiot,” he said.