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2015 elections …Loser must be invited to the table – British envoy
The citizenry has witnessed on many occasions, that it is often impossible for politicians to engage in discussion much less reach a compromise on issues of national importance, even if it is for the greater good of the country.
British High Commissioner, Gregory Quinn
Given this background, British High Commissioner, Gregory Quinn expressed that for the entire nation to be represented, the winning government must invite the “loser” to the table to talks.
He made this comment before the final preliminary results of the 2015 elections were announced by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) yesterday.
According to GECOM, the coalition, A Partnership for National Unity plus Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) has defeated the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) by 5,360 votes.
Quinn, in giving his advice to the new government said that the way forward must be about reconciliation. He said that everyone expected it to be a close result and so the winner should bear in mind, that there is going to be a large minority who did not vote for it.
Quinn opined that it is vital for whoever forms a new government, to reach out to the losing party, consider how to talk to that minority, and figure out how constructive talks can benefit the entire country. The British envoy emphasized that it is important for the next opposition party to be duly considered.
Quinn said that ignoring a “huge chunk” of the population in his view, would not augur well for any new government.
The British High Commissioner said that it is time for politicians to learn to listen to each other.
“I’m not saying they have to agree to everything the other party has to say, but listen and consider their concerns and on occasions, really learn how to compromise for the greater good of the country.” (Kiana Wilburg)
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