Dear Editor,
I was asked by a few people to make their circumstances known as they badly need help and guidance. There are some residents of a village which is located along the Barima River in Region One, who are totally dissatisfied with the manner in which they are treated by their indigenous Toshao. They voted for him to become the leader of their community thinking that he would deliver and serve with dignity and integrity.
Some time ago there was a community meeting and it was decided that the Treasurer would be in charge of the community boat and engine. His duties were to collect the money from the passengers. Some time ago while the Treasurer was out, the Toshao allegedly went to his home and took possession of the engine. According to the allegations, this engine is currently operated by him for his comfort, and he only assists those who are politically affiliated to him.
The community must have confidence in its elected officials or leader. They want to know that he is working for the entire community, that his work is fair and impartial, and that he is working for their benefit.
The community needs the equal distribution of power to all, and there should be no discrimination because of race, politics, belief, religion, ethnic group, gender or sexual orientation.
They have made many complaints to the CDO but his presence has not proved a source of justice for those who lodged the complaints. The community needs advice and guidance; it does not need division or animosity.
Yours faithfully,
Michael Hope
