Coronavirus and political uncertainty does not bode well for the health and well-being of the Guyanese

Apr 09, 2020 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,

The Coronavirus is probably one of the most disruptive of all viruses in modern history. Its impact and consequences are being felt in all parts of the globe, with varying degrees of severity.
Here in Guyana, the virus is being overshadowed regarding the failure of GECOM to allow for a recount of the District Four votes as declared by the Returning Officer. There is a strong body of opinion that the votes are not a true and accurate reflection of the electorate, especially when matched against that of the PPP/C.
The failure to have a declaration by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) after three weeks since polling day has resulted in much anxiety and frustration among the populace, a situation made worse by the threat of the Coronavirus. There exists among a significant segment of the population a feeling of suppressed anger over the current political stalemate and the long and protracted delay in the declaration by GECOM of credible elections results.
This convergence of Coronavirus and political uncertainty does not bode well for the health and well-being of the Guyanese people. A certain level of fatigue and exasperation is already beginning to take its toll. This is manifested in the limited nature of social interactions and intercourse among people. Many people are now afraid to leave their homes out of fear of contracting the dreaded COVID-19 disease. Social distancing and other behaviourial changes are changing the nature of social relations.
Amidst all of this political and social trauma, we remain hopeful that normalcy will be restored and that a new day will dawn sooner than later in which truth and democracy will prevail and the existing threat of the Coronavirus will go away.
In the meanwhile, I urge all Guyanese to exercise due care and diligence in the fight to win this highly contagious disease.

Hydar Ally

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