Chitlall Roopnarine’s attacks do not do anyone justice, especially himself

Jul 15, 2023 Letters

Dear Editor,

Regrettably, I find myself responding to the audacity of Mr. Leyland Chitlall Roopnarine, who willingly and unabashedly promulgated his incognizance about geopolitics, and national governance, in a simple letter published in Kaieteur News July 11, 2023. Additionally, Mr. Roopnarine focused a belligerent attack on President Irfaan, which demonstrates some irrationality. Let us look at the supportive evidence that demonstrates Mr. Roopnarine’s belligerence.

In his letter entitled “This government cannot be trusted,” Mr. Roopnarine questioned the number of overseas trips taken by the President and called on “Guyanese taxpayers … to evaluate” whether the trips “will bring the nation adequate returns.” Anyone knowledgeable about geopolitics is astutely aware that international travel is extremely essential in establishing and formalizing relationships with other heads of state. Such travels, especially by President Irfaan, is crucial if Guyana, a micro-state, and former colony, is to be integrated into the competitive arena of global economic relations. For too long, Guyana found itself relegated to the backwaters of geopolitics, but with its newfound wealth – oil – President Irfaan needs to aggressively bring the country into the forefront of world affairs, and YES, this necessitates frequent international travel. International diplomacy and economic relations are vital to Guyana’s growth and development, all of which cannot be achieved by sitting in Georgetown.

In his bellicose attack against the government Mr. Roopnarine’s indifference becomes quite evident. He referred to Irfaan as the “honcho and de facto president,” the “vindictive honcho and de facto president,” “rubber stamp president,” and “so called President,” in a display symptomatic of belligerence.

“Honcho,” or boss, is someone in charge. Right thinking Guyanese would expect the president to be in charge. However, describing the president as the “de facto president” more than once simply indicates Mr. Roopnarine’s willingness to demonstrate some level of irrationality. Irfaan became president through fair and free elections, which make him the ‘de jure” (legitimate) head of state (president). Is Mr. Roopnarine suffering from repressed consciousness? Every Guyanese knows – whether they accept it or not – that it is Granger, and his cabinet, who were the “de facto” regime as demonstrated in their refusal to transfer the reins of government over to the PPP/C, the duly -legitimately- elected (de jure) party.

Upon further examination of Mr. Roopnarine’s letter, his distrust for the government rings clear. Mr. Roopnarine attacked the public service as “incompetent and clumsy,” the Police Force as “corrupt” and the cabinet as “arrogant, egotistical, narcissistic, and inept,” and the judiciary as “compromised.” In utilizing such phrases in an attempt to discredit several sectors of government makes one wonder whether Mr. Roopnarine is the sole intellect on governmental affairs. If attacks on the Guyana government was a sign of one’s intellect, then University of Guyana can close its doors.

Overall, even the First lady was not spared from Mr. Roopnarine’s attack which leaves one wondering whether women in Guyana are not competent to serve in government. In his attempt to discredit Irfaan and the Guyana government, Mr. Roopnarine simply discredited himself. Having the above as evidence, you be the judge.

Regards,
Narayan Persaud, PhD.
Professor Emeritus

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