The People’s Progressive Party says it is appalled of recent reports quoting Finance Minister Winston Jordan as saying the Cabinet of David Granger is actively considering pay hikes, in some cases more than 100% for its Ministers and Vice Presidents.
In a press release today, the PPP said “Jordan was quoted in sections of the media saying, “The increase in Ministers salary is under consideration. All people that concern the House of Assembly, so that include the Chief Whip, the Opposition, Ministers and Vice Presidents and so on.”
“The PPP condemns this act of excessive generosity to the satraps of the Granger Administration.
“As is establishing a bloated is not enough, the Granger Administration is now planning to rub salt in the wounds of Guyanese, by “ fixing up the boys and girls” with big pay increases.
“This is same administration which had claimed there is no money in the treasury to continue the School Uniform Voucher Programme and to give public servants a promised 20% pay increase.
“Moreover, the APNU+AFC, while in opposition, had accused the PPP/Civic government of excessive spending.
“Clearly, the Granger Administration is more concerned with living extravagant lifestyles and earning big bucks, while the population suffers, it is meat for the boys and bones for the rest of the nation.
“Every day, it is becoming clearer that vintage Burnhamism is slowly but surely returning to Guyana once again.”
