AFC’s Nigel Hughes chides APNU+AFC supporters – for ‘unruly behaviour’ at PPP/C ‘Warlock’ rally
AGAINST the backdrop of what has been described as “unruly behaviour” from supporters and activists of the coalesced APNU+AFC at a recent PPP/C rally in Warlock, East Ruimveldt, Georgetown, Alliance For Change Chairman Nigel Hughes, a list candidate of the coalition, has issued a condemnation post on social media denouncing such actions.
Warlock was, earlier last week, transformed into a most unfortunate scene when a public meeting hosted by the ruling People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) was interrupted by a band of supporters of the political Opposition. Involving children in their nefarious activities, the supporters urinated on and burned PPP flags, and hurled missiles at the rally speakers, including party stalwart Dr. Roger Luncheon.
The person reported to have urinated on the flag and subsequently setting it ablaze was Child Welfare Officer Abigail Baveghems, who is also the daughter of an APNU member.
That incident has been widely criticised, given that it occurred on the same day that political parties had signed on to a Code of Conduct aimed at guiding the manner in which campaigning is conducted.
The incident has also been labelled as another move to intimidate PPP/C supporters, and it follows similar acts, including the destruction of PPP/C campaign paraphernalia and the stoning of the home of a PPP/C supporter in Linden, Region 10.
That unwarranted attack on the PPP/C meeting in Warlock has caused Nigel Hughes, like many others, to issue via Facebook a statement which reads: “Tonight we condemn all acts of indecency and disrespect; whether it’s urinating on someone’s flag, burning someone’s flag, or any other similar act. We must hold ourselves to higher standards than we expect of others.”
The APNU+AFC candidate added: “We are better than that.”
Although there had been no reported case of injury, the ruling party had registered its concerns with related authorities.
