Dear Editor,
The new dispensation of governance in Guyana following the November 28th, 2011 General Election is beginning to expose serious and ineffective control of power from the combined opposition parties, notably APNU and AFC. Their collective will to defy the Government and at the same time seek to have legislation passed by the House (combined motion to remove Minister Rohee via No Confidence) is tantamount to a very flawed mode of democracy.
The gross butchering of the 2012 Budget will be repeated if this style of confrontation remains and yet again the country will be placed in a crisis.
I am not convinced that the combined opposition wants to secure a legacy of peace and prosperity and to maturely work in unity with the Government. Incidentally the ruling party will have to seek redress whenever it is confronted in such hostility even if they have to resort to the Courts. The recent unfortunate incidents in Linden and Agricola cannot escape the conviction that they were fomented by the Opposition.
The defence by APNU member and Legislator Desmond Trotman at the Linden Commission of Inquiry where he forcefully claimed that the people did nothing wrong in blocking the bridge in Linden is most unfortunate and suggests that the mentality of the Opposition is to violate the law whenever it serves their interest, even if it is to the detriment of the country.
This type of illegal confrontation must be condemned and rejected by the electorate given the backward and destructive intention that is being perpetuated by the leaders of the opposition.
While I am not an apologist of the Government I will not support the reversing of progress that has been created by the PPP/C in the housing, water, health and education sectors.
I am indeed proud that a Guyanese, Sarah Hakh has been selected as the best Caribbean CSEC student and followed by a number of other students who have made the nation an example of what our future leaders are capable of achieving.
I am therefore hopeful that the reconvening of the 10th, Parliament will be the turning point in how this country will progress and that the will of the people must not be trampled upon by the Opposition’s callous ap-proach in seeking to score cheap political points. The combined opposition therefore should act responsibly and professionally in discharging their mandate that has been faithfully if not loyally given by their constituents.
Yours faithfully,
Elroy Stephney
