Guyana needs more Isahak Basirs

Dear Editor,

THE recent passing of Mr. Isahak Basir did envelope the entire Region Two into mourning. He was not only a Member of Parliament, but was instrumental in the formation of many groups and committees across the Essequibo Coast and the Pomeroon River-the place of his birth.

He was a People’s Progressive Party stalwart with very close ties with the late President Dr. Cheddi Jagan. I can remember as a lad, when the P.P.P. would have meetings at the Aurora waterside and other villages, Mr. Basir would usually be in the advance party interacting with the people and distributing flyers and other literatures, listening to their concerns so as to have them addressed. This man had a fantastic memory, he would meet you at Aurora today for the first time, and weeks after he sees you at Charity he hails out to you and recall the conversation or subject that was discussed. He was a P.P.P. stalwart but most of all he represented all the people, irrespective of your political affiliation or religious convictions, and he was the people’s man for which he was loved and admired.

At his funeral which was attended by thousands of people of all ethnic groups, senior P.P.P. activists including the former President Donald Ramotar; Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo; Minister of State Joseph Harmon and Regional Chairman, Mr Devanand Ramdatt among others, all of whom paid glowing tributes to the hero. It was an illustration of the unselfish life Mr. Basir lived. The political arena of this country needs more like him. I hope and pray that somewhere, some place from a political party, another Isahak Basir is in the making.

Regards,
Archie W. Cordis

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