PPP/C has lost respect for Granger – Opposition Leader

Nov 09, 2017 News, https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...r-opposition-leader/

– “We do respect the institution of the presidency, but not the person that holds that office now”

Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo went on another tirade yesterday, telling reporters that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has lost respect for President David Granger because he has failed to comply with the Constitution.

The Opposition Leader is still reeling from the President’s unilateral decision to appoint Justice James Patterson as the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This dissatisfaction led to the PPP/C waving placards and shouting slogans in the Parliament chambers which drowned out the President’s address on November 2.

Jagdeo stated that he sees a pattern of unconstitutional rule emerging, where this President is the sole arbiter of every Constitutional provision where he can act ‘unilaterally and selfishly contrary to the laws’. He stated that the PPP/C is being made to feel that they must accept this out of respect for the institution of the presidency.

“We do respect the institution of the presidency, but not the person that holds that office now. We have given him enough opportunities to comply with our Constitution and to uphold the high office,” Jagdeo stated.

He maintained that he has great respect for the Office of the President and intends to attend meetings with the President; however, he said that the respect has to be earned.

“It can’t be taken for granted. He cannot think that he will do whatever he wants and we will all kneel and pay homage to him. He seems as if that is what he wants,” Jagdeo said.

He stated that the PPP/C will continue to display actions, similar to the Parliament protest, that bring attention to the issues affecting Guyana.

President Granger has described the PPP/C MPs as ‘vulgarians’ for their demonstrations in the National Assembly. Jagdeo sought to paint the President’s actions as vulgar for refusing to make the ExxonMobil contract public, increasing taxes and rates on some products and services.

The PPP/C has moved to the court to challenge the GECOM chairman’s appointment. The former President also called on President Granger to request Patterson’s resignation for admitting that he omitted the word ‘acting’ from his Curriculum Vitae (CV) when he stated he served as Chief Justice of Grenada in 1987.

President David Granger

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President Granger has described the PPP/C MPs as ‘vulgarians’ for their demonstrations in the National Assembly. Jagdeo sought to paint the President’s actions as vulgar for refusing to make the ExxonMobil contract public, increasing taxes and rates on some products and services.

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Not only PPP. Lots of people have lost respect for Granger, including former AFC grassroots supporters. With every passing month we're all observing a creeping trend towards exorbitant control with Granger's nice-guy image fading, fading....

Gilbakka posted:

Not only PPP. Lots of people have lost respect for Granger, including former AFC grassroots supporters. With every passing month we're all observing a creeping trend towards exorbitant control with Granger's nice-guy image fading, fading....

I knew he would have been a bad President, but nothing prepared me for anything this bad.  His quiet demeanor threw people off - I think.  He has zero leadership skills and is very uneducated about the issues facing Guyana.  The man is certainly stuck in a 1970s time capsule, completely disconnected from the rest of the world.  Drunk man walking in a graveyard syndrome!

Perhaps KN doesn't understand the essential role of the Opposition party.

Granger was recently beating the PNC race drum in the USA. He is preparing his troops in advance of rigging.

ksazma posted:

Perhaps KN doesn't understand the essential role of the Opposition party.

Without doubt, as opposition parties in Guyana go, the PPP beats all of them hands down in devising peaceful forms of protest. And imaginative forms too.

When Maurice Bishop was Grenada's Prime Minister, he had invited his leftist Guyanese friends to attend anniversary celebrations of the Revo. Just before boarding the aircraft at Timehri, airport security blocked WPA activist Andaye from entering the plane. Cheddi Jagan protested and said if Andaye could not fly, not a soul would fly. And he lay down on the tarmac in front of the plane. Others quickly joined him. Within minutes Andaye was permitted to board. 

That GADAHA was always a bastard, criminal, thief and racist!!!!

Even the remaining slop can boys will not defend Granger.

Nehru posted:

That GADAHA was always a bastard, criminal, thief and racist!!!!

This 'bandar' is a racist 'wannabe' Burnham ! One only needs to look at the social and economic changes that have taken place since he took office. His hands are soiled with the blood of PPP supporters who were accompanying ballot boxes and were killed by GDF thugs and goons that reported directly to him !  

Dr Jagan was a very decent person.

Jagdeo speaks and acts with the kind of authority that sends chills up the Coalition government's spine. He is the perfect person for that job. Granger is evil.

ksazma posted:

Dr Jagan was a very decent person.

Jagdeo speaks and acts with the kind of authority that sends chills up the Coalition government's spine. He is the perfect person for that job. Granger is evil.

Granger is evil AND a racist !!

ksazma posted:

Dr Jagan was a very decent person.

Jagdeo speaks and acts with the kind of authority that sends chills up the Coalition government's spine. He is the perfect person for that job. Granger is evil.

Correct on both items.

Demerara_Guy posted:

President David Granger

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President Granger has described the PPP/C MPs as ‘vulgarians’ for their demonstrations in the National Assembly. Jagdeo sought to paint the President’s actions as vulgar for refusing to make the ExxonMobil contract public, increasing taxes and rates on some products and services.

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When asked to be transparent Jagdeo used to scream and have temper tantrums about how he has a mandate and no one can tell him what to do.

Jagdeo fully well knows that Granger didn't act illegally as he fully well knows that he refused to amend the constitution to incorporate the Carter formula.

But he has naïve people like Gilbakka nibbling out of his hands and kissing his toes.

ksazma posted:

. He is the perfect person for that job. Granger is evil.

Given that you are a proud member of the Indo KKK, screaming that black Guyanese are lazy failures, its no surprise that you honor your Grand Wizard.

Drugb posted:

Even the remaining slop can boys will not defend Granger.

You however you defend Jagdeo with your addiction to the fumes from his slop.  I expect this given that you are a member of the Indo KKK and he is the Grand Wizard.

The Afro Ian Smith returns. He really makes Ian Smith and P W Botha look like Mother Theresa!!!!!

People are finally seeing the light at the "beginning" of the tunnel. I will repeat myself to say that Granger knows his popularity is low, and he will do whatever it takes to have the PNC retain power over the forthcoming oil wealth in Guyana. Reason #1: As soon as he takes office, he began to cleanse government ministries by firing people he doesn't feel comfortable with, and replacing them with Army retirees and those that would be loyal to him. Reason #2: His unpopular appointment of Justice Patterson-who was hand-picked from the beginning. Reason #3: Granger is pushing the envelope to reset Guyana to his comfort zone to win 2020 election at all cost. 

The PPP still have a slim chance of winning, but it will be difficult. Jagdeo needs to keep the pressure up and get on the right side of the diplomatic community. He needs to ease up the harsh rhetorics on the people that blindsided him in the first place. And finally, he must introduce a new face to represent the PPP by early 2019. One without baggage. Nandlall, Rohee, or himself are all waste at this juncture.