Dear Editor,
The elections are over and the leadership of the losing PPP is proving to be a sore loser, bent on maintaining power in its hands, no matter what. Imagine, they question the word of President Jimmy Carter, a proven friend of democracy in Guyana; they question all the credible international observers who have all verified that the election was free and fair; they question the private sector; the religious voices; civic organizations and even their own Robert Persaud and Peter Ramsaroop, who have all called the election for the coalition. They even question the Elections Commission and accuse all and sundry of “rigging” the elections against them. But the Guyanese people reject their claims with a resounding: “Eh!Eh!”, “No, Sir!”
Editor, it is sad and pathetic that my father’s party has descended to the level it has reached with its laughable claims. To those who will now have to go back to Freedom House and face the wrath of their supporters, I say, be humble, accept your faults, apologize to the nation and most of all, resign and make way for the genuine young people in the PYO to take the lead while committing themselves to coalition politics. The PPP will never die, but these worn out ‘leaders’ have to go. First among them is Mr Jagdeo, who has singlehandedly destroyed the legacy of President Cheddi with his private indulgences and his public race-baiting and slander-mongering, which are totally opposite to Jagan’s political demeanour and private lifestyle. Mr Ramotar should resign from being a member of the leadership of the PPP, because he is the one who destroyed the strong party organization which Jagan built over many years. In the 2011 elections I saw the weaknesses which became evident as the elections proceeded, and the complaints from key PPP people on the ground all pointed to Mr Ramotar as the person responsible. Luncheon, Teixeira, Benn, Nandlall, Manickchand, Kumar, Rohee and Anthony should all resign and be replaced by younger, vibrant leaders committed to coalition politics.
Editor, the people have spoken. Let President-elect Granger and Prime Minister-elect Nagamootoo begin the hard work to restore Guyana to the dreams our forefathers worked so hard to attain in their lifetime. They never saw those dreams come true, and that is why we have to hold hands and work diligently to realize those dreams for our next generation. No person or party is more important than our nation; no personal ambition or personal gain is more important than our nation; no ideology, or religion, or race is more important than our nation. God bless Guyana and keep all Guyanese safe and sound; embrace change and embrace the progress to come.
Yours faithfully,
Cheddi (Joey) Jagan (Jr)
