The workshop that the ruling party boycotted

Apr 09, 2014 Letters

Dear Editor,
I was invited to a workshop on Democracy on Friday April 4, last, and was asked to mobilise a few interested residents who were willing to participate. I got 19 in all. I was very careful not to be seen as inviting only persons who share my political views. I even invited a Pastor.
I went to some very prominent residents who are seen as being in opposition to my views and remarkably, they all declined my invitation.
Being a bit worried, I called the PPP point person and asked whether he could persuade at least six of his members to participate in the workshop. He told me bluntly that he couldn’t do that.
This has forced me to conclude that the PPP is anything but democratic. If it was it would take every opportunity to ensure that its members are schooled in the tenets of democracy.
I also came to the conclusion that the PPP wants to keep the residents in a state of ignorance. This will ensure continued manipulation. If the masses are educated, the manipulation is over.
I am therefore calling on all residents, not only in the Rupununi, but across Guyana, to learn about democracy and you will see what a band of masqueraders the PPP is when it talks about the return of democracy in 1992.
Yours truly,
Carl Parker Sr.
Regional Councillor
Region Nine

PS: I was just informed that the village of Kumu was invited to the workshop but residents could not attend because they were instructed by the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs not to.

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