Mr. Jagdeo’s choices do not exactly exude political impartiality. I think people are under a misconception of what the Carter Formula entails. What Carter did is that in asking the opposition to name names, he did not in the least have in mind people with strongly partisan views.
What Carter meant was that the opposition would look for credible, independent personalities and submit them to the President, who then would not be uncomfortable with the submissions because their neutrality or professional independence was there to be seen.
Carter never had in mind, the selection of citizens who held strongly biased beliefs on race and politics. Against this background if I had the opportunity to advise President Granger, I would suggest he refuse four names on Mr. Jagdeo’s list.
I begin with Ms. Ryhaan Shah. She is a weekly columnist with the Guyana Times newspaper and she writes very strongly in support of the PPP. Her views on race will not go down well with most stakeholders in Guyana.
Here is Ms. Shah in her own words; “Citizenships can change. I can be Guyanese, or American or Canadian, etc., if I cared to be. But how does one deny or change one’s essential being? I would never negate my Indian self. It is my DNA. It is my history, my legacy, my traditions, my culture. It is my spiritual home. If I ever denied any of it, that would be the real dishonour”. There is nothing abnormal in that sentiment, though I would not ever say that of myself. The question is; in a multi-racial country, would other groups feel safe with Ms. Shah as the GECOM chairman?
Dr. James Rose was a candidate for the PPP in the 2011 general elections, was honoured last year for his contribution to service with the PPP, and is openly close to the PPP. Would it not be valid to say that such political affiliation should be considered when one takes into consideration that this man will head the body in charge of elections?
Next is Mr. Norman Mc Lean. It is public knowledge that Mr. McLean enjoyed the confidence of President Jagdeo and President Ramotar. Shouldn’t the President go for a less politicized individual? One can say the same for Mr. Ramesh Dookhoo. He has had an enduring closeness to the government of both Jagdeo and Ramotar.
I think President Granger should not consider these four names, the reason being, they are not in keeping with what Carter had in mind.
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I don't think Jagdeo will select any PNC or AFC supporter.
Mitwah posted:Mr. Jagdeo’s choices do not exactly exude political impartiality. I think people are under a misconception of what the Carter Formula entails. What Carter did is that in asking the opposition to name names, he did not in the least have in mind people with strongly partisan views.
What Carter meant was that the opposition would look for credible, independent personalities and submit them to the President, who then would not be uncomfortable with the submissions because their neutrality or professional independence was there to be seen.
Carter never had in mind, the selection of citizens who held strongly biased beliefs on race and politics. Against this background if I had the opportunity to advise President Granger, I would suggest he refuse four names on Mr. Jagdeo’s list.
I begin with Ms. Ryhaan Shah. She is a weekly columnist with the Guyana Times newspaper and she writes very strongly in support of the PPP. Her views on race will not go down well with most stakeholders in Guyana.
Here is Ms. Shah in her own words; “Citizenships can change. I can be Guyanese, or American or Canadian, etc., if I cared to be. But how does one deny or change one’s essential being? I would never negate my Indian self. It is my DNA. It is my history, my legacy, my traditions, my culture. It is my spiritual home. If I ever denied any of it, that would be the real dishonour”. There is nothing abnormal in that sentiment, though I would not ever say that of myself. The question is; in a multi-racial country, would other groups feel safe with Ms. Shah as the GECOM chairman?
Dr. James Rose was a candidate for the PPP in the 2011 general elections, was honoured last year for his contribution to service with the PPP, and is openly close to the PPP. Would it not be valid to say that such political affiliation should be considered when one takes into consideration that this man will head the body in charge of elections?
Next is Mr. Norman Mc Lean. It is public knowledge that Mr. McLean enjoyed the confidence of President Jagdeo and President Ramotar. Shouldn’t the President go for a less politicized individual? One can say the same for Mr. Ramesh Dookhoo. He has had an enduring closeness to the government of both Jagdeo and Ramotar.
I think President Granger should not consider these four names, the reason being, they are not in keeping with what Carter had in mind.
Give us four names to replace the ones you don't like.
That's not for me to speculate. Granger is not obliged to accept.
Former Member
Mitwah posted:That's not for me to speculate. Granger is not obliged to accept.
So a punt!! It's the key attribute of losers! I understand you are not, try not to become!
ba$eman posted:Mitwah posted:That's not for me to speculate. Granger is not obliged to accept.
So a punt!! It's the key attribute of losers! I understand you are not, try not to become!
You would be a good candidate and I am sure there are many more in the diaspora.
I don't give two pennies what anti-koolie in chief Jranger does or does not do.
Former Member
The trouble is that everyone in Guyana is political to one party of the other so finding someone to Carter's specification will have to me a foreigner with no blood relationship to any Guyanese, home or abroad.
My criteria for Guyana is never about party but rather about competency.
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