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Cuss down politics every year at Dr. Jagan’s death anniversary

Oct 08, 2017 Letters

Dear Editor,
The late Dr Cheddi Jagan, former president of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, has been recognized as one of the nation’s anti-colonial fighters, and advocate for independence. He died, and was mourned by Guyanese, regardless of political party and race. He received his due during the period of national mourning. Since his death, every year at the Babu John memorial, the current leaders of the Peoples Progressive Party that he founded, usually gather for what according to them is a commemoration of his person, and his contributions to the land of his birth. So they claim.
But by now we all know different, based on the content of what can only be described as highly inflammatory racist pronouncements that has for some years been emanating from that platform. I, nor no one else, cannot dictate the form or content for any memorial observance of PPP departed leader; however, it is expected that such an occasion would be one of deep, solemn reflection on the life of the particular leader, and how his numerous thoughts cum statements compiled during his lifetime can be understood for the betterment of his country in which he lived.
Editor, as is now well known, the annual Babu John gathering has now become synonymous with busing down politics with a marked racist tone. Of course, led by BharratJagdeo, now infamous for his cussing out style of politics, it has witnessed the further descent of the PPP/C in to the hell hole of race based politics; a most unfortunate situation for a party that has always claimed the high ground of unity of the working class.
Editor, you will agree with me when I say – not the PPP/C that we have all witnessed for the 23 years that their government was at the helm of this country. This was a period where this party and government and its policies, defined racism in the context of Guyana. To fan the flames of racism in a country that has experienced its fair share of ethnic tensions over the past 60 years, is dangerously reckless as it is grossly irresponsible. One would be haste to say, that as a former leader of government and state that Jagdeo ought to know better. Unfortunately, that is the only game he knows. In fact, it has been a PPP/C party strategy to appeal to the odious fumes of racism to keep its constituents in line. This is a strategy that often unleashes deadly beasts of its own, and with all the tragic consequences that are all too well known.
And to utilize such an occasion of a memorial to the party’s founding leader,is not only disrespectful to the late grand man of PPP politics, but clearly a desperate bid for re-gaining power. But this is seeking power by an ingrained culture that poses a dangerous threat to the peace of the Guyanese nation. All Guyanese must beware of such a man.
Earl Hamilton

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