Dear Editor,
Led by their master schemer Norton, the Opposition PNC walked out of parliament, they walked out on a motion that reaffirms Guyana’s sovereignty over Essequibo. Their reason for boycotting the motion, is a convoluted concoction that no one can make sense of. They claim that they were never apprised nor consulted on the issue, hence they cannot support this motion.
Everyone is aware of the fact that that all parliamentarians are well informed of motions well in advance; this is standard operating procedure, so that silly excuse of not knowing is a nonissue. The PNC needs to come up with something that is believable.
The second excuse of them not supporting the motion, comes under the category of being childish and irresponsible; parliament is the place to discuss whatever issues that confront you, dissenting views are welcomed in the time allotted, however, walking out is not one of them. The main Opposition needs to stand up like men and thrash out whatever differences they may have, and not waste the public’s time in a lengthy diatribe trying desperately to glorify a disgraced Founder Leader. That remake of Burnham strategy would not resonate with right thinking people.
In fact, it is the blatant blunder of Burnham at both The Geneva Agreement and The Protocol of Port of Spain when he unilaterally signed on to an agreement reopening discussions on the 1899 Award. That is what has brought us to this point, that is, a reopening of discussions on the 1899 Award of boundary Limits.
Instead of letting an international settlement be the final point, Burnham took it upon himself to reopen discussions on the border issue. Simply put, there was no need to revisit a matter that was already settled by international award. The 1899 boundary was finally settled by International Arbitration, namely, Britain, The United States and the USSR.
What Norton is not telling us is that hidden behind that cowardly walkout is a sinister plan, and their diehard supporters are revealing it each day on their Facebook page. They are looking forward to a Maduro attack, which in the ensuing melee, the PNC would be set up as the “legitimate Government” here in Guyana. Make no mistake, the PNC who are ever avid of power, revel in the idea of getting back into power even if it means getting there as a “Puppet installed Government.”
Do a detailed analysis and you will come up with the strategic plan of the PNC. They have tried it in the Adrianna case to gain political mileage and they are doing it again here in the border controversy. That walkout speaks millions. What is the message Norton is sending to Maduro? What would be conjuring up in Maduro’s mind? Certainly, it is not one of togetherness and unity of purpose?
The Opposition walk out of parliament shows disunity and a lack of togetherness between Government and its main opposition. This latest move by the main Opposition emboldens Maduro, who might see this as a window of opportunity to invade us; God forbid this ever happens!
The PNC and its associates’ action can only be seen as subversive and evil. In this regard, Guyana as a nation condemns their every move!
Yours sincerely,
Neil Adams
