Ramotar had warned party about campaign against certain longstanding members

Days before the PPP’s 30th Congress there were attempts by “some comrades” to lobby against certain candidates to the Central Committee elections including former President Bharrat Jagdeo and this prompted a letter from President Donald Ramotar warning those engaged in this to desist.

Various sources present at the 30th Congress of the ruling party at Port Mourant, Corentyne on August 2 said that the campaign largely targeted