PRESIDENT RESPONDS TO GRANGER'S THREATENING LETTER ON LOCAL GOV'T ELECTIONS
President Donald Ramotar today responded to the threatening letter sent two days ago by APNU/PNC leader David Granger. Here's his response:
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Dear Mr Granger,
I acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 9th September 2014, the content of which I have duly noted.
Please be assured that there is no need to remind me about upholding the Constitution of the Republic of Guyana and about the importance of democracy as the track record of the Peopleβs Progressive Party/Civic administration is one that has always defended, advocated and promoted constitutionality, the rule of law and democracy at every level in our country.
I note your recognition of the fact that all matters relating to the fixing of the date for elections both local as well as national, remain within the preserve and prerogative of the Executive. However, I consider your views as important in our nationβs democratic equation. Unfortunately, the position represented in your letter and the positions expressed by your Party after my receipt of your letter are both ambiguous and contradictory.
In the circumstances, before I can properly respond to your letter, I wish for you to clarify what precisely is your Partyβs position.
Yours sincerely,
Donald Ramotar,
President