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We object to APNU’s use of the Open Hand symbol

Jul 19, 2011 Letters

Dear Editor,
In 1983 I joined the Democratic Labour Movement (DLM) and served as the Movement’s representative in the Washington, DC area until after the 1992 elections. The DLM of course, was preceded by the RWA-FDU (1982) which was itself preceded by the GRRS (1978). The DLM, as you are aware, contested the 1985 and 1992 elections. The symbol of the party was ‘the Open Hand’ with the Star in the middle of the hand.
Now, I note that the symbol of the newly formed alliance, APNU, bears a striking resemblance to that of the DLM ‘the Open Hand’. I truly hope that this was an error or oversight by the principals involved.
The DLM was an integral and leading member of the PCD and the Open Hand symbol remains dear to all of our members, and furthermore, it represents a struggle against dictatorship and racism, in relation to the regime of the PNC, which is the major party in this new political alliance.
The DLM was a victim of fraudulent elections. You can recall Dr Festus Brotherson’s expose from inside the PNC that explained the significant number of seats the DLM won in areas like Linden and the West Coast, but was defrauded of its seats and its rightful place in Parliament.
We, therefore, respectfully request that APNU immediately removes any references, printed or otherwise, of the Open Hand symbol from its website and/or documents.
Surely, there must be someone in APNU that can summon enough imagination to provide an original symbol that reflects the interests and objectives of the individuals involved in the new political alliance.
Mohamed Z. Rahaman

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