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APNU/AFC coalition leading a campaign of disrespect

Dear Editor,

The PPP/C has a proud and accomplished record in Government since it heralded the return of our beloved country to globally acceptable democratic norms in 1992.

In this regard, we have graciously accepted the invitation for a public Presidential debate from the Private Sector Commission. Our Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar is ready and rearing to lay the progressive agenda bare before the Guyanese people and secure their confidence and mandate for yet another term of governance under the PPP/C.

We are however dismayed at the extant development with regards to the impending debate.

The PPP/C rejects the ongoing vile attacks against women candidates of our party, especially our Prime Ministerial Candidate through the daily newspaper letters and articles campaign being managed by the Opposition.

These articles are disrespectful to women in the public service and show disregard to mothers, wives, and daughters who want to give service to our country.

This campaign of disrespect commenced with the most repugnant utterances from Moses Nagamooto against our Prime Ministerial candidate Elisabeth Harper during the Whim rally, held by the APNU/AFC coalition, and has since been well orchestrated by the opposition’ campaign machinery along the same vein.

The women of the PPP/C, while not intimidated, will not allow themselves to be disrespected by the Opposition and their surrogates.

It is for this reason that we view a public debate with Moses Nagamootoo as inappropriate, as he himself has been disrespectful and vile against Ms Harper and has shown no inclination to reverse or change this unacceptable course. The women of the PPP/C demand respect and equal treatment from those who present themselves as an alternative.

Under these circumstances, we wish to state emphatically that the APNU/AFC coalition’s demands for us to open Ms Harper further to the bitter, rude and unbridled venom of disrespect from Moses Nagamooto in a Prime Ministerial debate is reprehensible.

We reject this demand and wish to state unambiguously, that our party will not attempt to dignify the callous contempt with which Moses Nagamootoo has sought to ridicule Ms Harper and the personal hurtful and painful experiences of domestic violence she has exposed to the populace; with her participation in a debate with him.

We have also noted that the coalition is attempting to include the proposed Prime Ministerial debate as conditionality for the execution of the hitherto agreed Presidential Debate.

Our Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar stands ready to our commitment for a Presidential debate without any new conditions.

As we prepare to face the electorate for the sixth consecutive time, albeit this time not of our own making, we have approached our campaign with strength of experience and in all confidence that our party is the only one in the race holding the high moral authority to present a performance record for scrutiny, knowing well that we can defend this record in any place or forum and in the face of any credible and dignified challenge.

 

PPP/C

Freedom House

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APNU+AFC woos Guyanese living in Canada

April 21, 2015 | By | Filed Under News 

A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) on Sunday wrapped up a two-day visit to Toronto, Canada, urging Guyanese to return home when the coalition wins on May 11.

Presidential Candidate, Brigadier David Granger, and Prime Ministerial Candidate, Moses Nagamootoo [front row) during the meetings with Guyanese in Canada.

Presidential Candidate, Brigadier David Granger, and Prime Ministerial Candidate, Moses Nagamootoo (front row) during the meetings with Guyanese in Canada.

The coalition made the calls during a visit by a delegation headed by Presidential Candidate, Brigadier David Granger and Prime Ministerial Candidate, Moses Nagamootoo. They featured in what was described as three β€œvery successful” events. At the first event, a breakfast meeting held at the Riverstone Country Club in Brampton, Ontario, for businessmen and women and young professionals, Nagamootoo told the audience that an APNU+AFC Government of national unity would create the environment for their talents to flourish. To loud applause Nagamootoo told the well-attended meeting that on May 12 when the government is changed β€œwe will welcome you back to Guyana, so that you can assist us to develop our dear land of Guyana.” Brig. Granger said that the brain drain had had severe consequences on the development of the country. Granger said that the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) was bankrupt of ideas and had no vision for the development of Guyana. β€œFor Guyana to progress and develop we need the assistance of the Diaspora; we cannot do it without you.” The Presidential Candidate said that Guyana needed the treasure, talents, technology and time of Guyanese living in the developed world. β€œGranger reiterated his promise to establish a Department of the Diaspora, to deal with issues directly relating to Guyanese living overseas.” Later in the day speaking at a β€˜Meet the Leaders’ lunch and town hall-style event, many of the same themes were repeated by the APNU+AFC leaders. Speaking to the more than 500 assembled at the Elite Banquet Hall in Rexdale Ontario, Nagamootoo said: β€œWe are moving forward together as Guyanese…APNU+AFC will make Guyana safe for your return.” He said the Coalition has assembled a broad-based team of experienced and knowledgeable individuals, that can bring healing and development to Guyana. David Granger received a standing ovation when he said, β€œFor the past 50 years we (Guyanese) have fought each other to a stand-still….. It is time for us to come together as brothers and sisters; the lights have changed from red, to green and yellow…the war is over. It is time for a new Guyana.” The Coalition also held a press conference at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Hotel – Brampton Ontario. The candidates fielded questions on public security, mental health (high suicide rates in Guyana), the setting up of a functioning Integrity Commission; the Public Service and investment opportunities for Guyanese investors. The events were planned and coordinated by the APNU+AFC Toronto committee.

Mitwah

http://www.guyanatimesgy.com/2015/04/21/apology-4/

 

Apology

The Management of Guyana Times sincerely apologises for the inadvertent publication of a letter captioned β€œVoting race is not always wrong”, which appeared in our letter pages with strong content, which we neither subscribe to nor promote. The publication of the letter in the first place should not have happened. Cognisant of this lapse, management has taken appropriate steps internally in keeping with company policies.

Mars

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