AFC not interested in partnering with APNU –wants to lead its own alliance

NEGOTIATIONS are ongoing to actualize the Pro-Democracy Alliance proposed by Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Kemraj Ramjattan, at the recently concluded Party conference. 

David Patterson
David Patterson

Responding to a query from the media, Party Chairman, David Patterson advised that the AFC is to meet shortly with the Main Opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), and should be ready to report on progress within the next six weeks.
Pressed to explain the difference between the AFC’s proposal and the APNU approach, Patterson said the latter’s proposal is a “big-tent” alliance for elections, while the AFC is seeking policy change. Asked at what stage is negotiations with the APNU, all Patterson said was they are to meet soon. He, however, was adamant that the AFC was not interested in becoming the eleventh partner in the 10-party APNU coalition.
Ramjattan had announced at his Party’s delegates conference that the AFC was ready to lead a pro-democracy coalition aimed at removing the PPPC government from office. Questioned about other stakeholders approached to join the alliance, Patterson failed to name any, save to say that the media fraternity will be approached.
Asked to comment on a report in the Kaieteur News in which Granger was quoted as saying that he was not interested in that alliance, but in the APNU forming a government of national unity, Patterson said he was advised by Granger that the reporter had misunderstood or misquoted him.
With indications that general and regional elections will be held soon, both Opposition Parties in Parliament seem convinced that, individually, they are unable to present a strong challenge to the Ruling Party, and are showing interest in collating, but they both seem interested in leading the ticket.

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