Ramotar appeal should’ve been made in Linden

Nigel Hughes

Opposition party AFC yesterday criticised President Donald Ramotar’s “open letter” to Lindeners appealing for a halt to their protest, warning that his medium and message could make things worse.

AFC Vice-Chairman Moses Nagamootoo told a news conference that Ramotar’s open letter could help “to expand the area of conflict,” especially with his referring to Lindeners as “extremists.”

“His open letter could help to expand the area of conflict…” Nagamootoo said, while adding that it would have best been read in Linden. “He didn’t have to resort to letter writing. This is not a love affair; this is