Rohee must be held responsible

Jul 23, 2012 Letters

Dear Editor,
I join with my colleagues and Comrades within the AFC in calling, at the minimum, for the resignation of Minister Rohee and their call for an independent commission that is international in nature to investigate the dastardly shooting to death of unarmed protesters.
I write here to indicate pelucidly and unequivocally my absolute condemnation of the actions of sections of the police force that was involved in the shooting to death of the four persons and the injuring of so many in Linden. It is my belief that these killings have to be placed squarely at the feet of the Minister of Home Affairs Clement Rohee.
Prior to these killings Rohee made public statements indicating the path he believes the police should traverse, that they should treat with such activities with a high degree of intolerance and that those involved should be dealt with “condignly”.
Everyone in Guyana with any credible level of decency should stand in condemnation. Silence at this time is not a desirable nor acceptable position. We remember that it was this silence, this lack of condemnation that resulted in the rise of Hitler. It’s not “us” right now but it could be soon.
The Present Cabal controlling the PPP is like chalk to cheese when compared to the PPP that we knew, the PPP of Jagan. Let’s not fool ourselves that this PPP cabal has the interest of the people in mind much less heart.
In any event even if we are supporters of the PPP and feel it is the better party we must still stand in condemnation of the particular murder of those who were killed in Linden.
We, be we Indians, Africans, Mixed or of any other colour; we, be we Christians, Hindus, Moslems or otherwise should stand and let our voices be heard in absolute condemnation of this dastardly use of deadly force.
I welcome Donald’s decision for an investigation but I believe that there should be no delay in setting out the terms of reference. I am sure the AG the learned Anil Nandlall can have it on his desk in a few days.
It is my opinion and I call on His Excellency, the President, Donald Ramotar to immediately send the senior officers involved on leave on leave and at a minimum, the Home Affairs Minister should be sent on leave pending the investigations. Frankly, His Excellency should send this “gentleman” packing. The president should demand his resignation with immediate effect.
This kind of attitude and actions is unacceptable and should be unacceptable to anyone who wants to be regarded as having a democratic tradition. His Excellency needs to demonstrate his attitude to this kind of barbaric use of lethal force. He needs to take this opportunity to demonstrate that he is a president for all and that he retains at least some minimum level of humanity as demonstrated by that great Humanitarian Dr. Jagan.
Members of the PPP, at a congress in Essequibo I called on the Party to hold the government accountable. I am now calling on the members and supporters of the present government to hold it accountable. You cannot and must not allow them to get away with any and everything.
You must not defend them at all cost. You have to stand up for what is right as this is the only way you can preserve the legacy of that great national leader Dr. Cheddi Jagan.
Do not let him down. Condemn the murders and let your voices be heard in the call for the resignation of Rohee and for a full investigation into the killings. It’s them now. It can be anybody next time.
I and my family extend our deepest sympathy to the relatives of those who were brutally gunned down in Linden. We must all remain vigilant until justice is not only meted out but seen to be, in a transparent manner.
Rajendra Bissessar

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