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Sep 01, 2019 Letters
(This is an open letter to Bharrat Jagdeo.)
Dear Sir,
The events that are unfolding before us in our beautiful land provide an opportunity for us to display unity, magnanimity and generosity of spirit, despite temptations towards the contrary.
Time elapses as individuals run back and forth from court to court in an effort to justify their stance on a matter, decisions are made, then appeals are heard and the cycle repeats itself as another matter arises and is appealed…and we rush and scramble trying to reach unrealistic deadlines.
I was happy when the Government and Opposition finally agreed on the choice of a new GECOM Chairperson, the well-respected Madam Claudette Singh. Now as she moves forward, with ears to the ground, it seems like all and sundry want to advise her as to the wrongs and rights of her every decision! There was a hue and a cry against House-to-House registration. She put an end to the process and now she is being criticised for merging the old data with the new. I read in Kaieteur News of Fri. Aug.30th. that, ” Jagdeo had said that, because the PPP did not support the exercise, it would not send scrutineers to participate. He worries now that the exercise could have registered ‘fake people’…” Have you shot yourself in the foot, sir?
Is this fair to this noble lady? She is selected “in good faith” then everyone wants her to dance to their tune. Let her do the job she was assigned to do!
Had it not been for the no- confidence motion, elections would have been Constitutionally due early next year. I’m sure that Charrandass did not anticipate that his vote would create a rippling effect stretching far beyond the reach of his opportunistic hand. In your capacity as “Caretaker” leader of the opposition, it’s in your power, to put an end to this ongoing and seemingly endlesss ‘to-and- fro…ing’ by encouraging those in your circle to be part of a two-thirds majority that will give consent for the present “Caretaker” Government to continue for whatever time Parliament deems necessary for credible elections. Thus, Parliament would have pronounced, GECOM will be prepared, and political parties and party hopefuls will have a chance to showcase their manifestos!
Rise to the challenge! One simple move will bring an end to these interminable wrangling. The GECOM chairperson will be able to effectively carry out her tasks, the Guyanese populace will breathe a sigh of relief, and you will go down in history as one who, at a critical moment, chose to put the interest of the Nation above scoring cheap points!
Yours sincerely
Claudia Heywood
Please share this to every Guyanese including your house cats.
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