The AFC is at the crossroads

Feb 14, 2014 Letters

Dear Sir,
The AFC is at the crossroads and could unfortunately move into the shadows of parties like TUF and WPA. They could turn the tide by:
– Debinding from Apnu. The people who supported AFC supported them to be independent of both the PPP and APNU. They expected the AFC to be a genuine third force but it has been subsumed into APNU and its supporters feel betrayed. But the AFC now has one last chance of rehabilitating itself by seizing the opportunity of acting independently in the Budget and AML/CFT issues. Such rehabilitating action should be made loud and clear to the public.
The media has gone out of its way to tarnish the image of several AFC leaders and these persons have made no serious and professional efforts to exculpate themselves. Even at this late stage they could neutralize the tarnishings by giving full, truthful and factual explanations. People will understand and the hostilities will be disarmed.Some AFC leaders will have to be full-time politicians. One of the main reasons for political parties to be impacting and for them to have longevity is having leaders who are full-time politicians. This must be done immediately.The AFC needs to do a massive amount of footwork meeting ordinary folk and dealing with their problems. They can take citizens’ problems to the Ombudsman or Justice Ramson for bureaucratic matters or the various government departments or public utilities. This will again win friends and support. Though time-consuming, it will pay dividends.AFC must have permanent professional public relations help even if they engage a foreign consultant.
Leadership must keep close contact with all donors, even the smallest, and accountability should be regularly given as to the use of funds. Such need not be detailed but it will ensure the party is trusted. None of the political parties do this and the AFC will stand out. AFC must always be in preparation for Elections. All parties in Opposition has to do this, especially the smaller ones. If AFC were to do these things, they will have a bright future and will be able to serve the people of Guyana.
R. Williams

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