A lesson from Peru

Jul 25, 2012 Letters

Dear Editor,
I unreservedly agree with those who are calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Sam Hinds and the dismissal of Home Affairs Minister Rohee over the bungling of legitimate and lawful protest by Lindeners, that has resulted in the murder of three citizens (now martyred) and seriously wounding many others.
It will require sustained pressure on the part of our society to send the strongest possible message to this ruling class that enough is enough and that it is time that leaders are held accountable for their actions.
Mr Rohee has already responded to those who are calling for him to be held accountable by saying that he was not on the ground, nor did he give any direct orders to shoot unarmed civilians. This Minister whose tenure has been marked by bellicose and belligerent behaviour and has proven to be a serial incompetent has not even an iota of the concept of Ministerial responsibility.
He wants the spoils of office but is unprepared to contemplate the concept of failure of leadership and what it results in.
President Ramotar seems unsure as to what to do except that he seems to agree with the Minister’s line of reasoning. Incompetence squared is what we are left with.
As he seeks to make up his mind Mr Ramotar could take a page out of the book of his South American counterpart, Peruvian President Humala, who has just dismissed his Prime Minister, Oscar Valdes. Mr Valdes had faced criticism for his crackdown on protesters opposed to a huge goldmine and in which clashes earlier this month, left five people dead.
His replacement, human rights lawyer, Juan Jimenez, is the third Prime Minister appointed by President Humala who is yet to complete a full year in office. In accepting his appointment Mr Jimenez said, “This will be a Cabinet of dialogue. We will move closer to the people. We will readdress the issue of social conflicts in Peru.”
Mr Jimenez’s appointment was part of a broader reshuffle with six new members to a nineteen-member Cabinet.
The above represents a good example I say but contrasts sharply with the obdurate and obtuse policies and actions Guyanese have to endure.
Ronald Bulkan

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