How effective can a binding extradition treaty be when the sovereignty of a nation matters? : Kaieteur News

How effective can a binding extradition treaty be when the sovereignty of a nation matters? : Kaieteur News: "Jamaican Prime Minister Mr. Bruce Golding’s reluctance to hand over Mr. Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke to the American authorities.
The Americans are claiming that ‘Dudus’ is wanted in connection with a number of narcotics and gun running charges.
For those of you who do not know Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke, he resides in West Kingston, a parliamentary constituency of Mr. Golding. Tivoli Gardens where ‘Dudus’ is based is an area that is arguably the nerve centre for the ruling Jamaican Labour Party (JLP). This man, wanted by the United States Government, is very powerful and influential in West Kingston and a few other areas. Many feel or fear that if he is extradited, it can spark severe retaliation from the many who apparently benefit from this ‘Area Don’.
Jamaican Justice Minister Ms. Dorothy Lightbourne has so far refused to sign the extradition order that allows the Jamaican courts to decide on whether or not the Americans have established a prima facie case against Mr. Coke, and if so rule on extradition. However Mr. Golding continues to use the argument that he is merely protecting the rights of a Jamaican citizen as one of the main reasons for his government’s refusal to hand over Mr. Coke. The thing is that many Jamaicans do not buy that argument, especially since several other Jamaicans have been handed over to the US authorities over the last few years for lesser crimes than the ones Mr. Coke is accused of allegedly committing."