The PPP like Trump is unelectable

Oct 25, 2024 Letters

Dear Editor

The sayings “Moon does run till day catch um” and “Karma is a bitch” indeed resonate deeply with the unfolding situation in Guyana, particularly in relation to the corruption within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the government.

The first saying, a reflection on the inevitability of truth and consequences, seems to fit perfectly with the ongoing scandals that are coming to light. For years, there have been accusations that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has manipulated the GPF for its own political purposes, turning it into an instrument to silence opposition rather than uphold justice. Figures like Bharrat Jagdeo have been criticised for their close ties to questionable appointments, most notably Henry Greene, who was appointed commissioner despite warnings from international allies, including the United States. The consideration of Hicken, a figure similarly mired in controversy and already stripped of his U.S. visa, only serves to deepen these concerns about corruption and political influence in law enforcement.

Paul Slowe’s reference to karma, especially in the context of his own experiences, adds another dimension to this issue. After being falsely charged and prevented from rising to the leadership of the Force—largely due to actions taken by individuals now facing their own scandals—Slowe’s warning seems particularly poignant. His opposition to the promotion of unfit officers, now implicated in corruption, only underscores how the web of corruption has compromised the integrity of the entire institution.

The mention of high-profile murders and the anticipated appearance of “the ghost of Mr. Su” during the trial suggests that even more skeletons are set to emerge, dragging further high-ranking officials into the scandal. The idiom “Moona run till day catch um” symbolizes how long-hidden truths are finally catching up with those involved.

The government is now at a crossroads. With Hicken’ appointment to top cop essentially blocked by this scandal, and the two remaining senior officers also tainted by their own controversies, the PPP faces a dilemma. Can they afford to move forward with any of these candidates without further damaging their credibility? As the situation unfolds, it seems the old Guyanese wisdom remains ever relevant, warning that, no matter how far corruption may run, it will eventually face the light of day.

Sincerely
Rawle Blackman

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