This PPP Parliamentarian has attacked my family

Jun 16, 2017 Letters

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Dear Editor,
As I have said before in one of my missives that I will only reply to Harry Gill if he speaks on issues that deal with the development of the region and not personal attacks. So, I would like to respond to a letter written by this MP in the Kaieteur News letter column dated 14\6\2017 under the heading “This Region 5 Councillor is an embarrassment to the APNU+AFC Govt”.
Let me remind Harry Gill that as long there are developments occurring, you can label me anything; I will not fall that easy. In Region 5 developments are happening and the CORE project is yet another program that will see the beautification of villages. I must applaud the Hon. Ministers David Patterson and Annette Ferguson for another “A” plus initiative in getting the CORE program started.
Now, to educate MP Harry Gill as to what CORE means. CORE stands for Community Organise to Restore the Environment. The aim of CORE is to ensure that communities are being kept clean and enhanced so that the beautification of the area is seen as pleasing and welcoming to visitors as we adopt and promote a “Green Economy”.
So, the CORE workers have all right to weed and clean up areas that need enhancement. They have been working in various villages over the past month. They have done work in No.27, Forth Wellington, Woodley Park, Bath Waterloo and Hopetown. Harry Gill seems to be upset that the communities are looking good and welcoming to all. I know Harry Gill as a “PPP leftover-votes” MP will want to see overgrown bushes in all the areas but that won’t happen, Harry.
I must also say that I am very grateful for the interest shown by this MP – visiting the CORE workers while they were on duty. But what I am upset at is the lies that this MP told the workers just to be photographed with them. Harry Gill told the workers that he is from overseas and that he would like to take out a few pictures with them to take back and show the people how hard Guyanese work. He asked the workers to pose so that he can take the pictures. Imagine this MP is barefacedly misleading to the workers to ensure he has his way.
He mentioned that the CORE workers were used to enhance the street where Carol Joseph lives and the street leading up to my house. Well, Harry Gill, you need to understand those are government streets, likewise the one next to Freedom House at Bath that was rebuilt about a month ago. Did you question why the NDC proposed that street be done and not the others that are in very bad shape? NO!
The CORE workers will clean where has to be cleaned. Under the PPP the CIIP workers were used during the 2015 elections to weed and clean around Freedom House, to wash Freedom House, etc at Bath. Did you question the PPP as to why the workers were not used to clean the drains that needed cleaning? NO!
I don’t know what you term misuse of authority, because the CORE workers do what they required to and that is to enhance the community. CORE workers don’t have to go where you go, Harry Gill. It was our plan to clean those streets in Woodley Park. The school street was part of the plan and so the workers had to wait until school was called-in before they could have started working on the street shoulders.
What amazes me is the way you, Mr. Gill rushed to take pictures of my house and threatened my family to send people to ‘take care of things’. I should let you know that as a young politician I have NO fear. So, I am not afraid of you and the PPP’s personal targets on me, but leave my family is out of this. This is how the PPP reacts – if they cannot get directly at the person they then drive fear into family members.
I will continue to be strong and work for the development of my region and its people. I will continue to represent the people’s interest. I will continue to stand with the people to ensure there are developments and positive outcomes. The PPP MP who gained a seat in Parliament by leftover votes must stop lying to the nation and see things the way they are. This MP is calling on the Minister of Communities and the leader of the AFC to rein in me.
Well, I must let you know the AFC does not direct government workers on what to do and where to do it. The PPP did that and that is why we are in this mess today. The PPP government was harassing people who speak for their rights. Today the people won and that is why many can stage a protest and speak openly. If this MP thinks that cleaning the community is a bad thing, then let it be. Development will continue to happen under this APNU+AFC government no matter what the PPP try to do. Region 5 will continue to develop and move forward positively, no matter what Harry Gill or the PPP think or say. We will continue to work so that there can be improvement and a Good Life For All including this MP.
Abel Seetaram
APNU+AFC
Region Councillor
Region 5

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