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Bitterness in the PNC has resurfaced

Jul 18, 2012 Letters

Dear Editor,
The bitterness in the People’s National Congress is resurfacing as there once again seems to be a manhunt for power in that party. During that party’s 2011 congress to elect a presidential candidate I watched as the masses rallied around and supported the party for a wonderful and transparent initiative.
I even watched as Mr. Carl Greenidge suddenly resurrected after Winston Murray’s death and decided to run for presidential Candidate of the PNC. And I also watched his defeat at those said elections of that party.
This brings me now to the question, ‘Why on earth has Mr. Greenidge again decided to challenge David Granger for the leadership of that party? Is it that Mr. Greenidge believes in dusting off and trying again if you don’t succeed? Is it that he is hungry for power or is Mr. Greenidge being led by his nose?’
I am also curious as to whether Mr. Greenidge realizes that he is actually challenging the Office of the Opposition Leader by running against Mr. Granger with whom he should be working along to strengthen APNU – an infant party that is still on shaky ground.
I have also seen the attacks unleashed on Opposition Leader Brigadier David Granger on social sites and newspaper columns. And of course PNC veteran Aubrey Norton never disappoints as he too has added his two cents.
It is clear from a recent letter in this very column that Mr. Norton has used what may have been a slip up by Mr. Granger to attack the man and question his judgment.
But what Mr. Norton has to realize is that behind every problem in the PNC, there’s Aubrey Norton. In my view, Mr. Norton is bitter and angry from occurrences of years ago and not being sent back to parliament has only added salt to his wounds. Mr. Norton has over the years exposed the PNC’s dirty laundry and he is showing no signs of slowing down until he gets power.
I’m told by sources close to the party that if Mr. Greenidge is elected PNC Leader Mr. Norton will no doubt become the General Secretary and several of the staff members at that party will be placed on the breadline as he is on a path of revenge – and Lord help those who are supporting David Granger for party Leader.
I can recall earlier in this year a letter was published in several newspapers where Mr. Norton launched an attack on not only his own party (PNC), but he went as low as attacking the party’s junior PR Officer Malika Ramsey.
I’m only left to wonder if Ms. Ramsey will be one of those on the bread line should Mr. Greenidge elevate to party leadership.
Finally, I was never a fan of David Granger because I believe it is time for young blood to be exposed; however from seeing the former Brigadier in action since after the 2011 general elections I do believe he is capable of bringing back some decency and respectability to the PNC.
I wish him well and trust that he will be elected as leader of the PNC.
Suzanna Fredericks

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