Exposing the pseudo-intellectuals who constantly criticize this Government

Jan 25, 2009 Letters

Dear Editor,
Mr. Christopher Ram’s letter published in the SN on January 21, 2009, titled ‘’The President does not have the power to issue instructions to the Audit Office,’’ is pure garbage.
Most Guyanese expect Christopher Ram to be a critic — now more than ever — of any initiative by the Jagdeo Administration. In fact, there is a lingering suspicion that many of the likes of this pseudo- intellectual level criticism against President Jagdeo over jealousy of the President’s ability and competence, which have surpassed their limited, narrow and partisan levels.
Those of us who needed more proof that Christopher Ram is just another hypocrite among us can consider the recent revelation of his cozy relationship with the opposition PNCR, which tells the story. While anyone is free to associate with an individual or group, it is Christopher Ram’s pretence of being non-political, objective and independent-minded as a financial analyst that dents his credibility.
This in not just simply a matter of standard partisanship, but one that dives deep into public trust and confidence, promoted only by words of too many so-called objective individuals in our society. They fail to practice what they relentlessly preach, and compromise their own beliefs.
Christopher Ram’s views about President Jagdeo’s request to the Auditor-General to conduct an audit into the Fidelity fraud allegations stems either from a misunderstanding or limited interpretational ability. The President’s request in no way breaches the constitution, as it does not interfere with the functioning of the Auditor-General’s office.
A request of the Auditor-General Office to conduct an inquiry is not the same as subjecting the office to the direction and control of any person or authority, as Christopher Ram tries to insinuate. It is amazing how people of his calibre subject themselves to calculated misstatements because of an unwillingness, and perhaps inability, to move beyond a myopic view.
The President holds that right to request an inquiry to ascertain the integrity of any individual or company, especially for certain cases which implicate state finances and resources.
Christopher Ram has no moral authority to lecture the Government of Guyana on good governance practices when his ‘’highly questionable’’ engagements with certain businesses in Guyana (let sleeping dogs lie), his conflict-of-interest scenario as writer and auditor of the SN, and refusal to examine and criticise companies which his firm is employed to audit.
Christopher Ram is a so-called independent commentator who is now exposed for his political interest.
Kwame Mc Coy

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