PPP wants opposition’s support for
development initiatives
The People’s Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) through its General Secretary Clement Rohee has said that the opposition should be more supportive of the government in developing Guyana.
According to Rohee, “while the country has achieved many successes, we believe that there is still much more to be done to realise the country’s true potential. It is in this context that our Party remains convinced that the opposition can endeavour to be more supportive not only by their actions but through the responsibilities they have to their constituencies.”
Rohee at a press conference yesterday said he is urging the opposition to mobilise its members and supporters to support the various initiatives the Government is undertaking to continuously carve a “better and brighter Guyana”. Some of these initiatives, Rohee noted, include the anti-littering “Pick It Up” campaign and the Stray Catchers programme, which he says “not only have a positive impact on the aesthetics of our surroundings, but also for a healthier environment and safer roadways respectively. Similarly, support for the campaign to protect our mangroves, which help to mitigate the harsh consequences of climate change, must be encouraged.”
Additionally, Rohee also urged the opposition to support the government security initiatives which include fighting crime and drug trafficking; the efforts to prevent smuggling and contraband across the country’s borders; the efforts to combat human trafficking; the fight against lawlessness in an effort to maintain peace and good order; the prevention of squatting and the destruction of government reserves and public property.
The General Secretary said that the Firearms Amendment Bill, the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) Unit and the Anti-money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Bill (AML/CFT), are some of the more recent measures government moved to implement to combat crime and to aid in national security.
“All Guyanese would be better served if these efforts are supported and not be used for divisive purposes. Given the current challenges faced, the need for all to give support, including the Opposition and its supporters, is crucial,” said Rohee.
According to Rohee, it is of utmost importance that the Opposition ensures that its members and followers support the government’s violent protection action plan.
“A lack of support in this regard has the potential to create a negative influence for investors. Over the years the government has worked tirelessly to create an enabling environment so that investors can continue to enjoy stability which is critical to their investments” he said.
Rohee stressed that for the country’s rapid development to be sustained, the support of all is needed, and he called for the opposition to mobilize its support behind Government’s programmes and policies.
“We believe that the interests of Guyanese would be better served if the opposition were to re-direct their energies towards the national goals and continued prosperity of our people instead of the negative stance they have taken on budget cuts, key development projects and security. The PPP calls on the opposition to give genuine and tangible support to the developmental goals of the Government” the PPP/C General Secretary stressed.