Latest update February 22nd, 2025 2:00 PM

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

Latest News

That replacement GECOM candidate

Apr 27, 2012 Letters

 

Dear Editor
Columnist, Freddie Kissoon, wondered aloud in a recent column whether I supported the view that the vacancy on the Guyana Elections Commission should be filled by the AFC. The answer is easy–Yes. I think that both the APNU and the AFC should be guided by the principle of inclusivity and national consensus.
If the PPP is not ready for national consensus, then it is incumbent on the two opposition parties to set the example by placing that principle at the center of their political behavior. As the bigger entity, the APNU has to lead the way in this regard.  So I do not see how the appointment of a third PNC person would advance the cause of national consensus.
Having said the above, I understand the politics on this issue. I can understand the APNU’s skepticism about agreeing to an AFC nominee, given the not so pleasant experience with the late Robert Williams, who did not always stand with the opposition side.  Hence there is the temptation to go for someone whose loyalty can be guaranteed.
If they do not choose an AFC person, a compromise candidate should be a non PNC-non/non-AFC person acceptable to both parties. In this regard a person from one of the smaller parties in the APNU or a so-called Civil Society person would suffice.  There are several worthy candidates in this category. But my first choice would be the AFC person.
David Hinds

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| February, 14th, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

 Slingerz FC shines at Guyana Energy Conference and Youth Forum

 Slingerz FC shines at Guyana Energy Conference and Youth Forum

Feb 22, 2025

Kaieteur Sports- Slingerz FC made a bold statement at the just-concluded Guyana Energy Conference and Supply Chain Expo, held at the Marriott Hotel, by blending the worlds of professional football...
Read More
Guyana’s rising Chess stars take on Barbados

Guyana’s rising Chess stars take on Barbados

Feb 22, 2025

Elite clubs will challenge KFC monopoly on team uniforms

Elite clubs will challenge KFC monopoly on team...

Feb 22, 2025

Bristol named manager as Guyana gears up for 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championship

Bristol named manager as Guyana gears up for 2025...

Feb 22, 2025

BCB puts a halt to cricket season due to inclement weather

BCB puts a halt to cricket season due to...

Feb 22, 2025

Changes made to KMTC Phagwah Horse race meet

Changes made to KMTC Phagwah Horse race meet

Feb 22, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • The clock and the cloud   

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- Time, as the ancients knew, is a trickster. It slips through the fingers of kings and commoners... more

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 […]