Dear Editor,
Immediately after it was announced that the APNU/AFC won the election and was sworn in, Guyana looked on in amazement as they divulged into a massive spending spree for their own personal comfort, and embarked on a worldwide tour instead of sticking around to meet the people of Guyana. To date, we are still looking to see how their tours benefited Guyana.
When the PPP/C took over the reins of Guyana, the Ministers and officials instead dedicated themselves to visit the various villages/communities and started various programmes to assist wherever they went.
The PPP/C’s move strangely seems to win over many people’s confidence, especially those who were reluctant to see them. I’ve been observing massive crossover, and more people are convincing themselves and others that the PPP/C are far better to be at the helm than the APNU/AFC after their dismal performances during their time in office.
Editor, what is admirable with the PPP/C is that even though the deadly pandemic is traversing Guyana, the PPP/C could be seen taking the risk and going around Guyana still to see the needs of the people, and providing.
Watching what is occurring in India presently with the 2nd wave of the deadly COVID-19 is very heart-wrenching.
Whilst everyone was expecting the 2nd wave, we could clearly see that they were not prepared for such devastating effects.
Similarly, our neighbour Brazil is feeling the deadly effects of the COVID-19. To date, there’s still speculation as to the spread of this deadly disease, and what sort of precaution should be taken.
Whilst the PPP/C Government is working with all to help this nation to protect themselves from this deadly plague, I’m asking them to consciously rethink their strategy and seek an alternative. Whenever they are going around places, their presence is drawing crowds, thus they are putting themselves and others in danger. I understand that they have an obligation to fulfil, but for the interest of Guyana, they should reason what is better.
It’s okay to see the Police going all out to help everyone protect themselves and others by disbursing crowds and gatherings whilst the Ministers are going places and crowds gather to meet with them, and the Police cannot disburse them. Sanitation and wearing masks do not seem to be working properly. Kindly do what is right…
Sincerely,
Sahadeo Bates
