Dear Editor,
It would be remiss of me not to congratulate the Guyanese masses first and foremost, and the leaders of the APNU+AFC coalition team, President David Granger, and Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo for being victorious at the recent polls in Guyana.
High praise must also go to the social media activists for the time and effort that they dedicated in sustaining the foot soldiers on the ground, as well as sensitizing young leaders of tomorrow about the challenges that are facing them.
Likewise, to the PNC/APNU North America Region (NAR) members, and supporters, who never gave up. Congratulations are also in order for them.
Now that the elections are over, the real work begins. The cleaning up should begin with the Guyana Elections Commission . Gecom should be made an independent body without political attachments, and it must be equipped with modern tools and communications systems.
It will be very difficult to stamp out corruption, and nepotism, since they appear to have become an integral ingredient of Guyanese existence. The new leaders must set the example from day one.
No one must be placed in a position where they lack the ability to function effectively. When they cannot, it immediately opens the door for illegal practices − no more square pegs in round holes.
Guyana has become a very corrupt nation, especially under former President Jagdeo.
The APNU+AFC government must show that is determined to take steps to stamp out acts of corruption, especially by public officials, and persons placed in positions of trust.
We must never again support any government or political party using race, and corrupt practices to stay in power against the will of the people. In fact, the will of the people must always prevail.
In America, we have the freedom to express our independent views whether for or against, and in the 21st century, Guyanese the world over must accept and understand that every individual has a right to his or her opinion. We cannot continue to undermine each other because of our views, and the new government must be tolerant in all its endeavours going forward.
We must return to a disciplined and lawful society; we must ensure that the security of our nation is held intact, and that the rule of law is held paramount.
No longer must we be divided as a people, no longer must marginalization or race be a tool to stifle progress. We must return to the days when we proudly stood to attention as our national anthem was played, “All sons of one mother, united and free.” Yes, we must be proud to say “One People, One Nation, One Destiny,” and mean it.
Paraphrasing LFSB, our first tasks in government are to bind up the wounds, remove the tensions, and restore national self-confidence for all Guyanese.
Yours faithfully,
Errol J Lewis
