An insensitive leader focused on an evil agenda

Dear Editor,
One wonders if there is an unseen state of devilish paroxysm that has besieged Guyana and created a turmoil that has erupted in a frenzied and murderous era. Is the air polluted with hysterical madness or the minds of Guyanese convoluted with feverish insanity? Maybe it has to do with a delirious drink that is poisoning the system and contributing to the idiocy or consuming some carnivorous meal that establishes a ferocious euphoria. Perhaps, the absorption of some perplexing drug enhances this puzzled outburst that translates into this erratic seizure. Whatever it is, society has definitely lost a sense of semblance and cannot rationalise soberly, thus, losing control of their thinking faculties and allowing themselves to indulge in this mental ecstasy that empowers a deranged spasm. This display of explosive physical attacks is gruesome and horrendous and must be chastised. All the guilty parties must be condignly dealt with by the law. This is an intolerable situation and political and racial innuendos certainly do not help. There is certainly no lethargy that is found wanting for the past couple months and Guyana has certainly painted a picture that will influence any Alfred Hitchcock production, filled with perpetual goriness, leaving the imagination occupied with extreme be wilderness. The sad days of Jones Town extremities once again bear a callous reminder of the unnecessary killings that had unleashed an international upheaval.
All Guyana mourn the loss of all the violent killings that have occupied the conscience of peaceful Guyanese and definitely condemn these atrocious acts. The quick action from the police is commendable and they remain challenged, in the case of the West Coast Berbice teens, Isaiah and Joel. The families’ loss is all of Guyana’s loss and this brutal trauma is felt by all Guyanese. All Guyanese send their sympathies and condolences to the bereaved families and would like them to know that our thoughts and prayers are with them in their troubling times. This is an uncomfortable moment as Guyana is now treading the path of so many various recoveries, strong community relationship being in the forefront. While many in all sincerity mean well and do view this tragedy in abhorrence, others see this as a leeway to score political mileage. How sad and pathetic that some ill-conceived leaders should take advantage of the families’ miseries and turn this into a problematic forum. This narrow-mindedness should not be condoned and should be resisted. It is irresponsible to ferment further torment when the flesh is so injuriously raw.
The Mingo pandemonium in March that escalated in the East Coast mishap was soberly approached by the PPP/C party leaders and protesters were cajoled, begged, requested and pleaded to desist from their public reactions and to go home. The PPP/C party did not orchestrate or organised that display but rather encouraged the supporters to disembark from their mediation and to clear the roads so that they can be no obstruction and no one will be in harm’s way. The unhappy outcome was the unfortunate death of an eighteen-year-old. His death was not down-played nor was it over-played to fathom racial overtone. It was not a prolonged issue to last for days and usurped commuting. Mingo was again the centre of controversy when residents blocked the road and protesters took to the street in Belladrum. Where were the political inciters to curb this fiasco? In fact, APNU/AFC party leaders encouraged this political turmoil and fuelled its continuous presence. This is a stark contrast and quite contrary to the PPP/C party leaders handling of the situation. It is quite obvious to the entire Guyana who wants peace and who has an indifferent preference.
In the case of the killings of the West Berbice youths, President Ali was very transparent in condemning this monstrosity when he said, “ I condemn every single act in this country that had criminality in it,” and called on the people to come off the street. On the other hand, Mr Granger, a past President and leader of the PNC, his statement is questionable and is material for the ERC to scrutinise. Mr Granger’s statement is objectively subjective to unruliness and political instability that can incite unrest and lead the country astray. He said, “We call on the Government to protect us and if the Government does not give us full protection, we are going to take any reasonable measure to defend ourselves.” He further went on to say, “ We can’t reverse what has happened but we will do our utmost to avoid a recurrence.” Definitely, here is a perpetrator whose sly intention is focused on an evil agenda and an insensitive leader who is bent on creating mischief and who does not have the interest of the Guyanese people at heart.
Mr Granger is well advised to continue to maintain his indoor preference. His recent public appearances have only instigated aspersions for uneasiness. During his caretaker tenure, he had domiciled behind closed doors when his presence was much needed in the public. Such reckless behaviour should be chastised by all and Guyanese should remain wary and not be deceived or fooled with such irresponsibility. Guyanese cannot afford to lax and fall for any such trap and participate in any unnecessary disturbance that will snatch Guyanese peace and replace it with conflict. Do not generalise the action of a few to fuel a convenient significance and castigate a stigma.

Respectfully,
Jai Lall