THE politics which has prevailed in this country since the unfortunate breakup of the original People’s Progressive Party (PPP) led by the late Cheddi Jagan, has been characterised by the pursuit of spiteful vengeance.

It must be recalled that in 1953, the entire population was then awakened to the realities of the ‘one man, one vote’ syndrome that welded this working-class, disenchanted population as a united unit under the leadership of Dr Cheddi Jagan and his People’s Progressive Party (PPP).
Complete harmony prevailed and provided the basis of political strength, which propelled the PPP into a fully-fledged fighting entity in the pursuit of a just and progressive country then known as British Guiana. This noble and admirable effort continues unto the current struggle being waged by present-day PPP/C administration.
The advancement of the country is being impeded by aspiring personalities whose only agenda is the pursuit of power, and generally are being driven by spiteful vengeance.
Just for a brief moment, think of the principal Opposition to the PPP, and the picture will become increasingly palpable: A set of disgruntled, discarded former supporters out for revenge purposes.
There is no place in the future of this country for anyone whose motivation is driven by personal pique; to say that our politics is in a state of quandary will be an understatement.
This situation is buttressed by another group of aspiring failures who once stole power for decades and ended up making a shambles of the country.
Guyanese are now in a position to urgently, once again, come together, close ranks and ensure that the mocking birds are kept from seizing power.
The continuing progress with the PPP/C must be the clarion call. We need to think clearly; the way forward will be perilous if we permit ourselves to be distracted by the forces ganging up against the PPP/C.

(By David DeGroot)