Dear Editor,
The potential Guinness book of records for the longest and most controversial of all election recounting is gradually diminishing, as we approach the tape to conclude a long and horrific nightmare that seemed endlessly inconclusive.
The path was smeared with ferocious hiccups and provocative interruptions to ensure a deliberate, long, drawn-out inconvenience so that, the overwhelming distractions can supplement the frustration, corruption and confusion to extend an elongated, illegal stay in office for affiliates of dishonorableness.
All the gargantuan unnecessariness that have been overturned from an already uprooted field, disturbed by a gigantic earthquake, continue to be not only an expensive exercise in futility but also, a solitary fishing expedition that led the ship to a stormy sea to reveal an obnoxious catch!
Nevertheless, at the writing of this humble submission, it is anticipated that the running of the last lap as they head towards the homestretch will not encounter any more hurdles to jump and that there will be smooth and safe sailing home to a close or marginal end, but not a photo finish for a winner or loser, as they cross the completion line.
There were countless issues experienced, manufactured and endured that were all painstakingly enumerated and adumbrated in the media and well documented so that at the writing of history, these problems and queries will glaringly describe all the monstrosities that ascribed to the indignity of Guyanese and contributed to their suffrage.
It is fervently hoped that Guyana will never again in the future have to undergo such a blasphemous exercise and that all the necessary factors will be established and installed to counter this misdemeanour and to avoid such an atrocity to surface its dangerous head again. Since December 2018, Guyana has occupied the headline as the world’s infamous laughing stock. Thanks to the caretaker Government and President, Guyanese have secured the number one position for mathematical illiteracy.
This shame and disgrace will not be easily forgotten nor will the perpetrators be readily forgiven. They deliberately mislead the Guyanese public and were brazen enough to even try to fool the CCJ but without any iota of success.
But, at this stage, is incumbent to shift focus on three characters and relay the following messages so that the essence of their significance will be absorbed by these extremely important players for the safety and security of this nation.
It is emphatically clear that these three personnel hold the future of Guyana in their palms and they could either crush the life out of it or release its freedom from captivity. They have all pledged to honour the Constitution of Guyana, to abide by the law of the land, to protect the people, to serve impartially and not to discriminate, in the name of God. Let the buyer be aware.
The following enumerates three examples for the respective officers when all their commitments and allegiance are grossly questionable and inadequate, arousing suspicion and requiring clarity.
First, the Police Commissioner, Mr Leslie James, is the highest-ranking law officer in the country. You, Sir, failed in your duty when you did not take corrective measures to curb the fracas on the day at the original election counting at Ashmins building; when you unreservedly transferred your Assistant Commissioner; when you contributed to incorrect immigration information, riddled with inaccuracies, being peddled regarding Guyanese absence on Election Day.
Please be cognisant of the fact that the buck stops with you regarding the peace, safety and security of this entire nation and it is of paramount importance that you uphold the law and unilaterally discharge your service in the most proficient and professional manner that is expected from a Police Commissioner, riding the rank of chief.
In your wisdom of law enforcement, please adhere to fairness and justice so that the public can admire and respect you. The members of your Force whom you command, expect nothing less of their top brass.
Second, GECOM Chair, Retired Justice Claudette Singh is the most autonomous and powerful person on the Elections Commission, holding the casting vote to preserve righteousness from unrighteousness.
You, ma’am, have dishonoured your promise when you were conspicuously absent during Mingo’s debacle: when you permitted Mingo for a second time to collude with other ranking personnel from your staff to present fraudulent spreadsheets: being a hypocrite by contradicting “those who assert, must prove.”
Please pull up your slip and stop exposing yourself to manipulations and political directives that are unilaterally advantageous. It is globally obvious that you are refusing to concur with the ethics of the election Constitution. Your judicial experience and trained mind are required to follow the road of legality and, to serve with exceptional distinction that is not curry favoured to any one party, bringing pride and dignity to your sitting position.
You once served honourably when you were on the Bench. Do beseech yourself once again and look in the mirror without fear or uncertainty.
Third, Caretaker President, Mr David Granger is the sole abiding legal representative for this nation, currently, who can condemn or condone the illegal actions of his party members and could have brought this electoral nightmare to a grinding halt and saved the nation headaches and a belly full of agues.
You, Sir, illegally and unilaterally appointed Retired Judge James Patterson as GECOM Chairman, much to your demise and had to be embarrassed by the CCJ when you lost your case; you again had to be shamed by the very CCJ for the renowned case of the famous NCM, losing all respect; directly or indirectly aiding and abetting in the prevention of the SoPs to be revealed by your party yet claiming victory from the first day of the election.
Please stop backpedalling and going into a state of denial for the most trivial matter. As a stand-in Head of State, you are expected to portray a picture of honour, dignity, integrity and valour so that truth and honesty can be the epitome of your spotless character, that goes unchallengeable. Your intolerable silence on many troubling issues and your constant absence in many warranted situations leave much to be desired and the world in doubt over your responsibility, sincerity and capabilities.
It is crucial that at this historical juncture, when Guyana is poised to make a memorable conclusion, all three personnel are demanded to play a positive role and act fair, be honest with themselves, speak only the sole truth, abide by the law, remain impartial so that justice will be upheld by making the right, legal and accurate decision, thereby avoiding any confrontation with ambiguity, transparency, democracy, controversy, collusion, corruption and confusion.
Please execute the legal parameters so that peace and not violence can rule the streets, doubts and despairs will not be entertained, security and not insecurity will dominate, a smooth transition will be guaranteed and there will be no reason for fear to overcome anyone.
If there is any reason to redeem yourselves from any misgivings in terms of ethics, morality, guilt or shortcomings during the performance oy your duties, then, here is the golden opportunity to perfect any corrective measure. This is an urgent appeal from all Guyanese to implore the immediate attention of all three dignitaries. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Jai Lall
