Envious opposition wants to get into the governance action

May 18, 2023 Letters

Dear Editor,

With Guyana on the fast-paced course of development and economic success, it is not surprising that the current PPPC government spearheading the transformation has become the target of attacks and propaganda campaigns by political opportunists envious of the progress. Hence, the people should not be fooled, or misled by the opposition parties’ frequently changing hysterical claims which range from racism to the lack of transparency, to political exclusion.

Let’s take political exclusion for example. Opposition leaders and supporters, in recent times, seem to have discovered the concept of Shared Governance. Their recent barrage of propaganda campaigns calling for Shared Governance follow their previous claims as to why National Front Government (NFG) was essential to Guyana’s success. And we all remember well the fraud of NFG.

Today, the outcry for Shared Governance is just a new twist to the falsity of peoples’ involvement in governmental decisions just like the promises of NFG. Here is why. The concept of Shared Governance was introduced and promoted by U.S. Colleges and Universities to involve administrators, faculty and governing boards (Boards of Trustees) in the decision-making process to improve institutional performance. In short, it rests on the collective will of all whose interest rests in the university/college success. That is, in the achievement of a particular academic outcome. Since these separate bodies have a common vested interest in the success of their individual institution (college/university), it was not difficult to promote and foster Shared Governance. Some organizations have adopted and tailored the concept to fit their particular interests.

Given the above explanation of Shared Governance, several questions come to mind, among which are: (1) Whose interests Shared Governance is intended to serve, the opposition leaders, or all Guyanese? (2) If it is all Guyanese, isn’t the current government doing just that? (3) If the opposition truly believe in shared governance, why are they trying to exploit ethnic differences by spreading rumors that the PPPC government is racist? (4) Is this a deliberate attempt to cause disunity instead of unity? (5) How will shared governance improve the lives of all Guyanese when, under this system, the people would be excluded from, or have minimal input into the decision-making processes.

Essential to the benefit of all sectors of the Guyanese population is Participatory Democracy, and in this regard, the current government is in the forefront. Simply put, Participatory Democracy encourages citizens to be involved in governmental decisions, That is, allowing for the people to have input in issues affecting their lives. Take for example, President Irfaan Ali’s community outreach initiatives. Not only is the President talking to, and seeking input, from members within the community, he is also addressing their needs and delivering on the promises he makes to them. He is not singling out particular communities based on ethnicity, he is reaching out to all ethnic groups in the country. Think also of the distribution of house lots which is done throughout the country irrespective of political or ethnic differences. Such actions make him an exemplar of participatory democracy. Could it be that opposition leaders and so-called intellectual supporters are envious of President Ali’s success in bringing success to all Guyanese? And that by his actions these opposition leaders are fearful of being relegated to the backwaters of Guyana’s politics. Could this be the reason for their echoing cry for Shared Governance?

In today’s political climate, the people need to be alert to the desperate attempts by opposition forces seeking to promote themselves, and/or regain political power by seeking to destabilize the course of progress and upliftment of all Guyanese. Let them explain how Shared Governance and not Participatory Democracy would improve the lives of all Guyanese.

Sincerely,

Narayan Persaud, PhD.

Professor Emeritus

Emeritus, Narayan Persaud, opposition, PhD, Professor

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