PM Phillips has done more than what is expected of him

Dear Editor,
It is without any doubt that Brigadier (ret’d) Mark Phillips has been an outstanding, and perhaps the best, Prime Minister Guyana has ever had in recent times.
It is true that the Brigadier – who spent most of his adult life (1980-2016) in the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), and became its Chief of Staff – has shown, or had, little interest in politics during that period. As head of the army, his primary responsibility was to protect and defend the territorial integrity of the country, assist the civil power in the maintenance of peace, law and order when required to do so, and contribute to the economic development of Guyana – a task Brigadier Phillips had cherished and revered.
However, prior to assuming the second highest political office in the land – that of Prime Minister – he had developed a keen interest in politics; and, by all accounts, has not so far made any significant mistake in the execution of his duties, and has not been involved in any controversy, and has not caused any ill-will with the residents. He is fully aware that, as Prime Minister, his role is to serve the people to the best of his ability; and, by the powers vested in him, without any bias, fear or favour.
Well-liked by his peers and by Guyanese at home and in the diaspora, Brigadier Phillips has done far more than what is expected of him at this juncture. He is committed to supporting President Dr. Ali to advance the development of Guyana and make it a prosperous, safe and well-respected country.
Prime Minister Phillips is an optimist and a loyalist who unwaveringly supports President Dr Ali and the Government. He is devoted to the task of rapidly developing the country, and improving the welfare of the masses, especially the poor and downtrodden. This is evident in his outreaches throughout the country; to meet and greet the people, solve their problems, and to make sure that they have a bright and successful life.
The PM has made it quite clear that, during the last three and a half years, the Government has embarked on some robust programmes and good governance to make sure that all its citizens are treated fairly and equitably, regardless of race, status, religious beliefs or party affiliation.
On numerous occasions, PM Phillips has echoed the sentiments of His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, who, from time to time, has told the nation that the development of the country is in everyone’s interest, and that no one would be left out of the process.
Prime Minister Phillips has all the qualities of a good leader, and has assured the youths that the Government would help them become the most successful, most confident and happiest versions of themselves by making sure they have access to all the endowments they need to change their daily lives for the better.
As the head of the GDF, Brigadier Phillips’s military experience has taught him a valuable lesson about the nature of humans. He realizes that people, especially youths, are not passive objects to be manipulated, but active agents with great dreams, aspirations and abilities, who do not want to be managed, but to be led, guided, inspired, motivated and empowered.
He is a wise, practical and disciplined leader with unique qualities, who believes in the principles of democracy, transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law. And while some have asserted that his leadership skills are derived from his tenure in the army, others have contended that he is a natural, rational and gifted leader with some of the purest qualities ever found in homo sapiens.
He is selfless, friendly, compassionate and cheerful, and bears no grudge; nor is he vindictive or acrimonious. He is a consummate and skillful politician; a distinguished and remarkable leader; and a genuine, superb and blessed Prime Minister.
Sincerely,
Dr Asquith Rose