Hughes rescinds resignation
-to continue AFC’s political and policy work
April 14, 2016 | By KNews | Filed Under News, http://www.kaieteurnewsonline....-resignation-letter/
As was predicted by some, the hierarchy of the Alliance For Change (AFC) has refused to accept a letter of resignation by one of its members, Attorney-at-Law, Nigel Hughes.
AFC Executive Member, Nigel Hughes
On Monday, the Executive Member announced that he was resigning as Chairman of the AFC. This was just one day after the party released a statement to the media indicating that perhaps the time has come for the powers vested in Minister of State, Joseph Harmon to be revised.
A few critics wondered if this time around, Hughes’s resignation would be allowed to go through as he had revealed on his Facebook page that his decision to leave was due to the fact that the post of Chairman was “difficult” and “untenable”.
However, the AFC via a statement to the media, made it clear that it is not prepared to part with such an invaluable member.
It was explained that subsequent to Hughes tendering his resignation, a high level meeting was held with the Leader of the Party, Khemraj Ramjattan, the General Secretary, David Patterson and Mr. Hughes. The members said that this was mandated by the AFC’s Management Committee.
The Party said, “During this meeting, detailed and frank discussions were had on the current political environment in Guyana and in particular, the Coalition Government’s first year in office, the party’s relationship with its coalition partners and the AFC’s performance during this period.”
The AFC noted that after a most productive working session, it was agreed that Hughes’ resignation letter will be “deferred” and he will instead proceed on a leave of absence from the duties and responsibilities of Chairman for a period of reflection and review after which a mutual decision will be taken.
Kaieteur News understands that Hughes has reiterated firmly and unequivocally that he remains fully committed to the AFC and its development agenda for the country and he will remain an active and vocal member of the Party.
It was further agreed by the Party that during the interregnum of his absence from active duties as Chairman, Hughes will continue political and policy work on behalf of the Party by concentrating his efforts on three critical and important pillars of the AFC’s agenda.
Those areas were outlined to be Constitutional Reform, Broadcast Legislation and other core legal matters which the AFC has committed itself to advance in the interest of the Guyanese society.
The leadership of the AFC said that it wholeheartedly recognises the significant contribution of the Chairman of the Party and accepts his decision to “recalibrate” his focus and attention at this time as the Party continues its historic mission on setting Guyana on a firm and steady path of sustained progress.(Kiana Wilburg)
