The job of the restoration of Africans in Guyana falls on every shoulder

Oct 16, 2008 Letters

Dear Editor,
A letter appearing in Kaieteur News and SN by Osafo Modibo has taken me by complete surprise for several reasons.
Firstly, Osafo has lambasted the PNCR and the AFC at a critical time when I believe she should be promoting their unity and helping them by joining their ranks so that they can perform better, rather than denigrating them.
Though I was not present for ACDA’s African Holocaust observances a few days ago, I wish to congratulate ACDA for advancing the cause of African unity, and to say that it is time for us to take stock of what we have and find ways to make it better unless we have something new and dynamic as a replacement. I believe that from an objective point of view that the number one cause of the plight of the African in Guyana is the lack of unity.
My second reason for being surprised is that I recall in June of this year Osafo praised the AFC for its stance on its human rights and her letter began with the words “To Raphael Trotman and the AFC I say, way to go”. I found the maturity displayed then to be refreshing.
Since then I was proud to have assisted the AFC to prepare a dossier for presentation to the UN’s Independent Expert on Minority Issues and to the UN Human Rights Commissioner, which I am informed was presented.
Also, since then, I have seen the party over the past few months being very vocal and active; even outshining the PNCR in some instances.
What we need is a coming together of all groups that represent African interest. Indeed, it is the opinion that the politicians should not be called upon, or be allowed, to lead that process.
However, the process must take place now if we are to avoid the destruction of our way. The question is who will bell the cat?
I am urging all Africans to support each other at this time rather than engage in tearing each other down.
The job of the restoration of Africans in Guyana falls on every shoulder and to simply blame the political leaders is to be cowardly.
A good example is the failure of Bro. Eric Phillips to win widespread support for his African Renaissance. Who failed him? Certainly the politicians alone cannot be blamed for the fact that the renaissance did not ignite and catch on as we all expected it would.
We owe Bro. Eric an apology. So come on Osafo, let’s work together and stop the talking and attacking. It is time to do some building. I leave you with a West African proverb which I know you will appreciate and implement. “A talkative bird will not build a nest.”
Ayofemi Agard

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