Latest update January 1st, 2025 1:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

The most salubrious thing about Hinds and Ogunseye is that they have no audience

May 20, 2011 Letters

Dear Editor,
When Dr. David Hinds made the hasty, angry and superficial analysis that there was a “pouncing on Tacuma Ogunseye because he called on Guyanese to join marches in the villages to press for their inclusion in official decision making in a country they have inhabited for centuries. (And that (m) arches by Africans are now (deemed) Guyana’s weapons of mass destruction…” he is simply revealing how racist and skewed he truly is.
Where did he get this from? How come he (and Ogunseye) is redefining ‘democracy’?
One would think that ‘democracy’ is the rule of the people, which is determined via election. In America, India, England and Canada, one never hears of any other definition. Democracy is not only the rule of the people, but a ‘choice’ contingent upon issues, praxis, politics and philosophy.
If the WPA, PNCR and AFC can persuade the masses that the PPP/C is incapable of leading Guyana, then it is their duty to embark on this mission. Dr. Walter Rodney would have never settled for ‘second man’ position in the WPA. It is common knowledge that Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine was the more intellectual of the two, and that he also had a more peaceful philosophy than ‘Bro. Walter.’ Even now, the most apt person to lead a coalition opposition is Dr. Rupert, but will that be accepted?
One can hear the loud and repetitive ‘no.’ So, the problem here for Hinds and Ogunseye is not ‘issue.’ It is about ‘partisan’ politics, specifically, race. So Ogunseye’s critics are not conveniently ignoring the gist of his message. And since Guyana is already a civil society, where no one is treated as a political alien, then the Hinds factor is symptomatic of rancor and ill will.
So far, the man who vociferously (uncricketingly) championed the cause of Darren Sammy, has not seen it fit to comment on the
injustices meted out to Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Hinds should be reminded about Tony Becca’s pronouncement in 1996 against the WICB/selectors, when Chanderpaul was consistently being denied his rightful place in West Indies cricket. There again, one sees human foibles at work, and nothing else.
So Ogunseye is not seeing and responding to “the psychological, economic, cultural and political violence perpetrated on African Guyanese in the name of democracy.” He is simply conjuring up these. If he is seeing these, then he is insulting the Prime Minister, The Cabinet Secretary, the heads of the Police Force and the army. So yes, he must be seen and denounced for what and who he is.
For the Hinds and Ogunseyes of Guyana, there is a need for candour and the sooner the better. Also, it is totally disrespectful for anyone to categorize as traitors and opportunists, Afro Guyanese, who are with the PPP.
The most salubrious thing about the Hinds and the Ogunseyes is that they have virtually no audience.
Thomas Cole

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for Guyanese professional boxing

Keevin Allicock – the next torchbearer for Guyanese professional...

Dec 31, 2024

By Rawle Toney Kaieteur Sports- In the rich tapestry of Guyanese sports, few names shine as brightly as Keevin Allicock. A prodigious talent with the rare blend of skill, charisma, and grit, Allicock...
Read More
Guyana Harpy Eagles begin Fitness Preparation for 2025 CWI Regional Four-Day Tournament

Guyana Harpy Eagles begin Fitness Preparation for...

Dec 31, 2024

The business end has arrived, a place in the final is at stake tomorrow night

The business end has arrived, a place in the...

Dec 31, 2024

Thirteen-year-old benefits from Project “Cricket Gear for young and promising cricketers in Guyana”

Thirteen-year-old benefits from Project...

Dec 31, 2024

Milerock stop Winners Connection 9-3 behind Drakes 5 goal spree, Botafago humble Capital Fc 8-3

Milerock stop Winners Connection 9-3 behind...

Dec 31, 2024

Dharry reigns supreme with second-round KO against Ramirez

Dharry reigns supreme with second-round KO...

Dec 30, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]