THEY stood there with placards silent, imperceptibly quiet in protest, trying to force the Government’s hand to call Local Government elections. The main political Opposition party APNU has been holding these protests in the major municipalities across Guyana. Their objective, at least so it seems, is that the Government would be pressured to the point where it will have to call Local Government Elections.

Some writers call this a clear sign of lunacy on the main Opposition: Why stand there and waste time in a protest that is not going anywhere? Judging from past activities of the party when on the agitation path, they are asking the question: Where is the action? They expect the usual violent display of burning, looting and shooting, but none of the above is forthcoming, so they are forced to conclude that this is very idiotic and very strange development.
But there is nothing strange about the PNC/APNU’s protest, because this is just a precursor as to what will eventually happen. Violence and mayhem like we have never seen is about to be unleashed on this nation come next election. This latest display of calm is just a facade or a veiled display of the real event that will come after.
I will close by saying a detailed account of what is about to happen will be communicated to you shortly.

NEIL ADAMS