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Originally posted by Cobra:
Will there be another election process to choose a Vice-chair/PM to replace Sheila Holder's position for the AFC or one will be appointed? Anyone?

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Originally posted by Tola:

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Originally posted by Cobra:
Will there be another election process to choose a Vice-chair/PM to replace Sheila Holder's position for the AFC or one will be appointed? Anyone?

As we speak, the AFC is considering a PPP person who is fedup with the direction the PPP has taken Guyana, for the past 19 years.

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Originally posted by albert:
The resignation of Shelia Holder came as no surprise to many....the Guyanese populace knew she would have been eventually axed based on the hogwash she often preached in the National Assembly...since the A.F.C was founded on the biases of a few opportunists politicians with super egos...they will compete with themselves internally which will inevitably lead to the political gathering self destruction....so far Trotman declined, Cathy Hughes declined....etc.

Is this thew beginning of the end for the A.F.C?

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Originally posted by albert:
The resignation of Shelia Holder came as no surprise to many....the Guyanese populace knew she would have been eventually axed based on the hogwash she often preached in the National Assembly...since the A.F.C was founded on the biases of a few opportunists politicians with super egos...they will compete with themselves internally which will inevitably lead to the political gathering self destruction....so far Trotman declined, Cathy Hughes declined....etc.

Is this thew beginning of the end for the A.F.C?

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Originally posted by Rahmah bin Jabr:

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Originally posted by albert:
The resignation of Shelia Holder came as no surprise to many....the Guyanese populace knew she would have been eventually axed based on the hogwash she often preached in the National Assembly...since the A.F.C was founded on the biases of a few opportunists politicians with super egos...they will compete with themselves internally which will inevitably lead to the political gathering self destruction....so far Trotman declined, Cathy Hughes declined....etc.

Is this thew beginning of the end for the A.F.C?

She is making room for a soon to be announced PPP defector.

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Originally posted by albert:
Sheila Holder will be remembered in the prayers of Guyanese..... praying for her to have a full recovery....

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Originally posted by Bruddaman:
I elect GR to be her replacement. Who second the motion?

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Originally posted by albert:
GR would be a dead horse candidate.

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Originally posted by Cobra:

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Originally posted by Tola:

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Originally posted by Cobra:
Will there be another election process to choose a Vice-chair/PM to replace Sheila Holder's position for the AFC or one will be appointed? Anyone?

As we speak, the AFC is considering a PPP person who is fedup with the direction the PPP has taken Guyana, for the past 19 years.

You're good at shedding light on the AFC with the new recruit, but politicians on all side switch parties from time to time. However, I am happy with all who're considered worthy to join the AFC. I also wish Sheila Holder a speedy recovery.

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Originally posted by albert:
Sheila Holder will be remembered in the prayers of Guyanese..... praying for her to have a full recovery....

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Originally posted by redux:
Holder withdraws as AFC’s PM candidate
Posted By Andre Haynes On September 9, 2011 @ 11:24 am In Local News |

 

AFC Vice-Chair Sheila Holder has announced her withdrawal as the party’s Prime Ministerial
Candidate, as she prepares to undergo urgent medical treatment.

Holder, 65, in a statement today said that her withdrawal, with immediate effect, was due to a medical condition, which will require urgent treatment overseas during the most intense period of the 2011 elections campaign.

“While I am withdrawing for health reasons, my doctors are optimistic that I should be well enough to resume my political work in just a few months, I eagerly look forward to that moment,” she said, while noting that the AFC leadership will soon unveil the process by which it will choose her replacement.

“I firmly believe that we will choose the best possible Prime Ministerial Candidate who will gain my full support,” Holder also said. She added that she had the utmost confidence in the AFC and looked forward to continuing her active role in moving Guyana forward alongside her colleagues.

Holder was selected to be the running mate for presidential candidate Khemraj Ramjattan at a special AFC convention that was held last November. Her nomination was seen as significant, given that no woman, apart from the late former President Janet Jagan, had ever been selected to be the Prime Ministerial candidate for a major political party here.

Holder’s withdrawal could see AFC leader Raphael Trotman being put forward as her replacement on the party’s slate. He surprised party representatives when he declined the nomination at the convention, citing personal issues. Holder had indicated to Trotman and the party that she would step aside to provide him the opportunity to be the candidate, if his circumstances changed.

Additionally, Executive member, Cathy Hughes, who also declined a nomination to be the candidate, may also be in the running as a replacement.

Below is the full text of her statement:

September 9, 2011

My fellow Guyanese, brothers, sisters and friends I wish to thank you for your belief in me and the change I stand for.

I wish to inform you that due to my medical condition, which will require urgent treatment overseas for the next few months, I have today informed my colleagues in the leadership of the AFC that I have decided to withdraw from the Prime Ministerial Candidacy of the Party with immediate effect.

 While I am withdrawing for health reasons, my doctors are optimistic that I should be well enough to resume my political work in just a few months. I eagerly look forward to that moment.

 My decision to withdraw now is because I will need urgent medical treatment during the most intense period of the 2011 elections campaign which as you all know is imminent.

The Leadership of the AFC will soon unveil the process by which we will choose my replacement.  I firmly believe that we will choose the best possible Prime Ministerial Candidate who will gain my and the party’s full support.

Fellow Guyanese, the mission of change is my passion. I ask you to be steadfast.  Believe in yourselves, your power and your work for change. This will keep me motivated for a fast recovery.  As Indira Ghandi said, “You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.”

At this time I would like to express my gratitude to you, members of the public, and the membership and the National Executive Committee of the AFC for the support and love you provided during my candidacy. I have the utmost confidence in the Alliance For Change and look forward to continuing my active role in moving Guyana forward alongside my colleagues.

Finally, I ask all the citizens of Guyana to join with me and my colleagues in the AFC to transform our nation in this upcoming general elections.  Vote Change… Vote AFC.

Sheila Holder MP

Vice Chair, AFC

Article from Stabroek News: http://www.stabroeknews.com

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Originally posted by albert:
A get well wish is sent to Ms. Holder....

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Originally posted by albert:

The resignation of Shelia Holder came as no surprise to many....the Guyanese populace knew she would have been eventually axed based on the hogwash she often preached in the National Assembly...since the A.F.C was founded on the biases of a few opportunists politicians with super egos...they will compete with themselves internally which will inevitably lead to the political gathering self destruction....so far Trotman declined, Cathy Hughes declined....etc.

Is this thew beginning of the end for the A.F.C?

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Originally posted by Demerara_Guy:

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Originally posted by albert:

The resignation of Shelia Holder came as no surprise to many....the Guyanese populace knew she would have been eventually axed based on the hogwash she often preached in the National Assembly...since the A.F.C was founded on the biases of a few opportunists politicians with super egos...they will compete with themselves internally which will inevitably lead to the political gathering self destruction....so far Trotman declined, Cathy Hughes declined....etc.

Is this thew beginning of the end for the A.F.C?

This is neither the time nor the place for such views.

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Originally posted by Bruddaman:

I elect GR to be her replacement.

Who second the motion?

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Gerhard Ramsaroop

AFC Prime Minister Candidate.

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Originally posted by Demerara_Guy:

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Originally posted by albert:

The resignation of Shelia Holder came as no surprise to many....the Guyanese populace knew she would have been eventually axed based on the hogwash she often preached in the National Assembly...since the A.F.C was founded on the biases of a few opportunists politicians with super egos...they will compete with themselves internally which will inevitably lead to the political gathering self destruction....so far Trotman declined, Cathy Hughes declined....etc.

Is this thew beginning of the end for the A.F.C?

This is neither the time nor the place for such views.

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Originally posted by Gerhard Ramsaroop:

Thank you Uncle D_G

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Originally posted by Demerara_Guy:

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Originally posted by Gerhard Ramsaroop:

Thank you Uncle D_G

You are welcome, Gerhard.

Just on a side note ..

.. it is hot, hot, hot, hot here .. close to 30 degrees.