Dear Editor,

I write in response to Ms Amna Ally “PNCR membership solidly supports leader” (KN 07-03-08). I, like her, read the numerous letters over the past few days criticising Robert Corbin as leader of the PNCR, however, unlike her, I understand what it means to be operating as a democracy and as such I support the letter writers since I share their views.

Ms Ally mentioned in her letter that Mr Corbin was elected by the membership at a congress of the PNCR and therefore can only be removed at a congress. That might be so but does this mean that the members and supporters do not have the right to critisise Mr Corbin if they believe that he is not providing leadership?

When Mr Hoyte died in 2000, the PNCR membership and supporters supported Mr Robert Corbin because it was thought that he had the guts and stamina to deal with the PPP/C, but we are now finding out that he is a sheep in wolf’s clothing.

The government introduced VAT at 16%. Most of the people affected were PNCR supporters, Mr Corbin did nothing until after Mr Sharma demonstrated what should be done. The Stabroek market vendors, whom are supporters of the PNCR are having great difficulties with the city council. Where is Mr Corbin and the PNCR in all of this? Are they waiting for Sharma to show them what to do again? Come on Amna Ally, these people are supporters of the PNCR and Mr Corbin and his colleagues should be out there with them. Don’t you agree with me?

The opposition led by Mr Corbin is at its weakest.

His supporters have a right to demand leadership and he and his close cohorts like you should not bury your heads in the sand. Instead you should listen to the cries of the members and supporters and take heed.

By the way Ms Ally if you are indeed the “director of party organization” Mr Corbin should fire you with immediate effect because you are the biggest contributor to the PNCR’s ineffectiveness since there is no evidence of any proper organization in the PNCR.

Yours faithfully,

Shondell Browne