| A political dance seeking credence among Afro-Guyanese – WPA |
| Sunday, 22 August 2010 | |
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Jagdeo’s Buxton Visit… The Working Peoples’ Alliance says that it joins with others in characterising President Jagdeo’s recent visit to Buxton as a political dance aimed at satisfying the Peoples Progressive Party’s quest for respectability and acceptance in the African Guyanese community. “While we respect the right of political parties to try to win support in all communities, to do so under the guise of giving a helping hand is nothing short of political deceit.” According to the WPA, the government and party that participated in turning Buxton into a war zone cannot now claim to be a friend. “The least President Jagdeo should do is apologise to Buxtonians for his government’s role during the period under question. The WPA also feels that it is an insult to the African Guyanese community in general for the government to treat Buxtonians as if they are beggars.” The party posits that while it does not wish to take sides in a village dispute over tactics, “but we feel that those Buxtonian activists, who mobilised for and facilitated the President’s visit have done their village a disservice.” As such, the party fully endorsed the sentiments expressed by two Buxtonians, namely Eusi Kwayana and Dr. David Hinds. “It is foolhardy to trade dignity for a loaf of bread. It would have helped the organisers’ cause had they consulted the village on what is clearly a controversial issue…Reports from the village indicate that the organisers ignored their own decision to engage the community and opted instead to engage the government… This is a colossal mistake.” The WPA said that from their longstanding association with Buxton, they know that the majority of villagers do not support accepting government help on their knees or on terms dictated by the President. “We therefore urge Buxtonians to let their voices be heard on this matter…When you give up your right to determine your own destiny, you give up your birthright.” The party also called on all, “African Guyanese organisations, leaders and interest groups to condemn this latest assault on the collective African Guyanese psyche…Today it’s Buxton, tomorrow its Den Amstel and Ann’s Grove and Queenstown.” The party is adamant that it will stand with the Buxtonians, “who reject this political invasion from outside and political betrayal from inside…We also stand in solidarity with Dr. David Hinds who has come under intense fire for his stand against the hijack of his village for narrow political purposes. |
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