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PPP 30th Congress…President Ramotar comes out on top
The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPPC) membership reaffirmed their confidence in and support for President Donald Ramotar at the party’s 30th Congress. Of the 35 members elected to the party’s Central Committee, Ramotar received the most votes, 886.
In a press statement issued by the party highlighting the party’s new leadership, it was observed that Bharrat Jagdeo came in second with 851 votes, 35 fewer than his successor. Dr. Frank Anthony, who was first selected by the party leadership in 2009 to be part of the Central Committee, came in third with 724 votes.
President Donald Ramotar
It was stated that the new Central Committee will be meeting shortly and among other items on the agenda will be the election of a new Executive Committee.
According to the release, at the Congress which was held from August 2 to 4 at JC Chandisingh Secondary School, Berbice, delegates called for Government to continue to work tirelessly to deliver higher levels of goods and services in areas of health, housing, education, water, employment and entrepreneurial opportunities.
The Central Committee’s report read by General Secretary Ramotar, was one of the high points of the Congress. The report gave an analysis of the current political, socio-economic conditions in Guyana and the impact of the international political and economic environment, the release said.
The political opposition was identified as the key obstacle in stymieing national development and undermining the democratic gains of the people of Guyana.
The release added, “The Central Committee Report was an occasion for in-depth discussion on the way forward in the present situation where the party operates in a minority position in parliament.”
The Central Committee report also emphasized the need to seek alliances and forge a national consensus to defeat the anti-national position of the opposition. The delegates rallied around the party to heighten the struggle for the realisation of the Amaila falls hydroelectric project, the release said.
It was noted that delegates and observers, as is customary, were given the opportunity to make recommendations for amendments to the constitution and program of the party. As a result, the Congress adopted amendments to the constitution that would encourage a higher level of activism by members.
Another feature of the Congress was the meetings between leaders of the party and delegates from distinct geographic locations to deal with issues that would contribute to the development of the party and improve the work of government, especially in local communities.
There were several workshops on the party, youth, women, local government, the political situation, Parliament, elections, the regional and the international environment. The reports and recommendations from these workshops were adopted and will be reviewed and implemented by the leadership in the coming period, the release stated.
Dr. Frank Anthony
Participating delegates and observers came from party groups from the 10 Administrative Regions. A large contingent was from hinterland delegations.
The next Congress of the PPP is scheduled for 2016.
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