The opposition is accountable to the people too

Feb 27, 2025 Letters

Dear Editor

I like Opposition Member of Parliament, Nima Flu Bess. She is not lazy and has been visible in the forefront of the fight for the rights of her constituents. Nima strikes me as a good natured, intelligent and in sync with the grassroots people in Guyana. She is an educator and a strong woman.

Has Nima fallen down?

I am informed that she is the Shadow Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport. I am of the impression that in an election year, the Opposition does not understand the gravity of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport deliberate decision not to officially extend an invitation to them to be part of Guyana’s 55th republic celebrations, in this case, the Flag Raising Ceremony.

The PPP made a strategic move in an election year to create the impression that the Opposition is insignificant, unworthy and of no national importance. The government followed up with an empty apology after the Opposition would have feebly complained. A complaint and an apology and that seems to be the end of the matter.

The Opposition is riding on a confident wave that the PPP government by its terrible actions and record will cause its governance to end come elections day. It does not feel that it has to exert itself vigorously and apply severe political pressure on government to win the confidence of the Guyanese people. In so doing, it is not only taking the people for granted, it is also shortchanging them.

In life, it is fundamental that we work to earn whether it is money or the vote of the people. The PPP’s decision to not invite the Opposition sends a strong coded message that the Republic belongs to them and not us. I cannot understate the magnitude of such disrespect and contempt for the Opposition and half of Guyana. It is therefore incumbent on the Opposition to demand the resignation of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport and ensure it will not be business as usual until Charles Ramson is removed from government.

In all of our historical divisions and differences, we fought together for our Independence and to become a Republic. A government should not be allowed to create the impression that there are two Guyanas while pushing a One Guyana agenda as a smokescreen. The PPP government must, in no uncertain terms, be made to understand that the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport must exit government and Nima Flu Bess must demand of her Opposition that it is non-negotiable in this situation.

The Government is accountable to all the people in that country and no elected official must be seen as infallible or unaccountable to the people. Ramson must go and the Opposition must ensure that happens. If Nima wants to achieve this and for any reason is unable to mount the challenge, she must tell the nation why. The Opposition is accountable to the people too.

If Ramson does not go, Nima should relinquish her current Shadow portfolio.

Sincerely

Norman Browne

Social and Political Activist

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