Dear Editor,
Now that the video is circulating on social media, I think that, as decency dictates, it is within Minister Simona Broomes’s best interest to publicly apologise to the security guards, since it is now evident that she lied to at least help maintain a professional image on the Government’s behalf.
It is unfortunate that the people we elect to control our affairs get power drunk so easily. Mr. President, does this minister exemplify the characteristics of a “fit and proper” leader of the nation you pilot? Is this the leadership you promised?
First it was ‘Boom out’ in the Parliament; now Minister Broomes is again in the public spotlight for getting two security guards locked up because, for some reason, she thinks “No Parking signs” are below her stature. At what point does David Granger say this minister is not observing the Code of Conduct, or is not behaving in a manner expected of anyone that holds public office, and reprimand or deal with her the way Kamla Persad-Bissessar dealt with Collin Partap in his DUI case?
I understand that Minister Volda Lawrence has made an attempt to apologise on the administration’s behalf, but that is unacceptable because an apology is demanded from the subject minister. I wish Guyanese people would demand better from our Government, to ensure that salt is poured on the wounds of the perpetrators who break the laws and mismanage public affairs in public offices.
Minister Broomes, in the name of decency and dignity, I’m appealing to you to be an adult, a professional, a deserving holder of public office, a leader, and let go of the ignorance and do the ethical thing: apologise.
Sincerely,
A young Guyanese
hoping for a better political future for Guyana
