Rohee touts PPP’s ‘exemplary record’ with Amerindians

Clement Rohee

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Clement Rohee yesterday maintained that his party’s record with the Amerindian community has been “exemplary,” while saying any possible fallout over President Donald Ramotar’s bashing of an outspoken teacher at Aishalton will be reflected at general elections.

“I think the people in Aishalton are very much aware of the commitment and dedication of the PPP and the PPP/C government to their well-being and their interest,” he told a news conference yesterday. “We shouldn’t underestimate the intelligence of the Amerindian people; they are just like any other Guyanese. They have the capacity and competence to know what is wrong and what is right, who did things for them and who didn’t do things for them. And so I am not aware of any particular fallout…