APA cannot claim to be acting in best interests of all Amerindian communities

Dear Editor,
I have noticed renewed efforts in the media to present the Amerindian Peoples’ Association (APA) as a neutral entity, while neglecting to acknowledge the stark reality of the association’s deep-rooted political affiliations.
The APA’s claim of being independent and non-partisan is nothing more than a facade, deliberately crafted to mask its close ties to Opposition parties, particularly the APNU+AFC coalition.
For years, key figures within the APA, including Laura George and Jean La Rose, have been actively involved in the political machinery of these Opposition parties. This is not speculation; it is a well-documented fact. These individuals have been seen participating in Opposition-led initiatives, championing causes that align suspiciously well with the Opposition’s agenda, and consistently using the APA as a platform to launch politically-charged criticisms against the Government.
Far from being unbiased, the APA leadership advocates for Amerindian rights, and has been steering the organisation towards a partisan agenda, often at the expense of the communities they claim to represent.
This political entanglement raises serious questions about the APA’s true intentions. When an organisation’s leadership is so clearly affiliated with Opposition politics, can it genuinely claim to be acting in the best interests of all Amerindian communities? Or is it more likely that the APA is using its platform to push a political agenda that is aligned with the Opposition’s desire to undermine the Government’s efforts?
The APA’s attempts to present itself as a non-political entity are misleading. The public must recognise the APA for what it truly is – an organization deeply influenced by political motives, and driven by leaders who have a vested interest in opposing the Government’s initiatives, regardless of the benefits these initiatives bring to Amerindian communities.

Yours truly,
Anson Paul