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Jul 03, 2012 News
Transparency Institute of Guyana Incorporated (TIGI) says that the national conversation on corruption has been further highlighted when it emanates from voices of reason and popular public personalities. Executive Member of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP), Ralph Ramkarran, serves to heighten the awareness on corruption.
On Saturday, senior Executive Member of the ruling PPP, Ralph Ramkarran, tendered his resignation to party General Secretary, President Donald Ramotar.
President of TIGI and attorney-at-law, Gino Persaud, said that Transparency Guyana notes Mr. Ramkarran’s statement that corruption is pervasive. This confirmed the fears of most Guyanese that corruption is rampant in Guyana and must be effectively tackled.
He explained that given the recent resignations and revelations in the media it would not be unreasonable to surmise that the perception of corruption in Guyana at this time is possibly at an all time high.
For the scourge of corruption to be effectively tackled, Persaud said integrity champions like Ramkarran must continue to speak out against corruption because he is a legitimate voice of authority that citizens will listen to.
“Our work at Transparency Institute Guyana is assisted when public figures recognize the high levels of corruption and squarely condemn it whilst calling for action…What I am particularly worried about is the startling implication of the imbroglio,” TIGI President noted.
“Instead of welcoming sound advice on fighting corruption from one of its icons of integrity the party chose to brutally attack him resulting in his resignation.”
Persaud noted that this does not send an encouraging message to the people of Guyana in relation to the political will to fight corruption.
“All Guyanese want to see better and more effective efforts at fighting corruption because current strategies are not working…It is interesting to note that the visceral reaction of the party through the “intensity” of its “disquiet” under the guise of allegations of breach of confidentiality was bluntly alluded to by Mr. Ramkarran himself in his statement.”
He said that Transparency Institute Guyana supports any citizen interested in promoting transparency, accountability and anti-corruption measures in Guyana. Tackling corruption requires a collective effort.
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