President Ramotar warns… ‘Be wary of Opposition machinations to undermine democratic process’
The mammoth gathering at the PPP/C rally at Bath Settlement yesterday
The mammoth gathering at the PPP/C rally at Bath Settlement yesterday

 

‘WE are with the PPP’, ‘We love you’, and a number of other slogans carried by many among thousands of supporters, who also held the symbolic ‘Cup’ in their hands, were part of what was an energetic exchange yesterday at Bath Settlement, in Region 5.And matching the enthusiasm of supporters was the People’s Progressive Party/ Civic presidential candidate, Donald Ramotar, who fervently stressed that the task at hand is the building of Guyana.

President Donald Ramotar greeting enthused supporters at Bath Settlement yesterday
President Donald Ramotar greeting enthused supporters at Bath Settlement yesterday

“We have to build; this is the direction we have to go…. We have to create new opportunities for our people; to allow our people to have a higher standard of living. We have committed ourselves to doing more,” he assured the gathering.
However, the incumbent Head of State warned that there is “one danger” to this plan; and as such he urged supporters to be wary of a repeat of tactics used by elements in the Political Opposition in past elections, which were not deemed free and fair.
“We have to defeat the machinations of the political Opposition,” he said, adding that there are signs that indicate that there are plans afoot to undermine the democratic process.
“We must say no to their machinations…there are different ways,” Mr. Ramotar warned, in the same breath urging all eligible voters to ensure that their ballots are stamped by election day staff when they are handed to them to avoid a situation where their ballots are rejected.
“We have alerted the Elections Commission and the international observers…we must ensure that there is no opportunity for the Opposition to do what they did in earlier elections,” he stressed.
Consequently, he repeated his appeal for due diligence by all Guyanese voters and supporters.

SAFEGUARD THE FUTURE
The PPP/C presidential candidate urged voters to recognise also that May 11 is about safeguarding the future.
“We have to be careful with our future. We have to ensure that we win back the majority in Parliament,” he said.

The show of support for the PPP/C was undeniable at yesterday’s rally
The show of support for the PPP/C was undeniable at yesterday’s rally

He waded into members of the alliance of A Partnership for National Unity and the Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) for exposing themselves as “hypocrites” who are pursing “power for the sake of power” and not with the interest of the Guyanese people at heart.
“We must guard and protect our gains and protect our future,” Mr. Ramotar said.
He added, “We have one week more to go and we must win these elections. We must win it so we can safeguard your future…we are ready to make greater change, so we can enjoy a higher standard of living…to do that we have to deliver.”
The plans of the PPP/C, as detailed in its manifesto, Guyana 2.0, outline the roadmap for “delivering” for the Guyanese people.
According to him, growth, job creation, generation of wealth, the boosting of the manufacturing and tourism, among sectors, a focus on food and energy security are plans that will be bolstered by several transformational infrastructural projects. Among those listed are the Amaila Falls Hydropower Project, the expansion of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), an all-weather road to linking Guyana to Brazil, bridges across the Corentyne River and a deep-water Habour at the mouth of the Berbice River.
2.0 is touted as an interconnected plan; a development thrust that will ensure growth on all fronts, supported by infrastructural advances, which will in turn see the generation of wealth, which will then support efforts to advance better quality of living for the Guyanese people.
“We want to build a strong and modern economy so we can modernise our country, so we can push our country forward… We have already started to do that. Over the years, we have been creating the human capital for us to implement the plans that we have,” he said.
Mr. Ramotar stated too that the ruling party has a track record of successes that it is proud of and that represent a source of pride for the Guyanese people, in particular the strides made in the social sectors.

PPP stalwart, Dr. Roger Luncheon, is garlanded by one of the youngest at yesterday’s rally
PPP stalwart, Dr. Roger Luncheon, is garlanded by one of the youngest at yesterday’s rally

The political Opposition, he lamented, has “shut down” the efforts of his Administration, as was evidenced in three consecutive years of budget cuts.

President Ramotar said, “The APNU+AFC have over the last three years only demonstrated their capacity to destroy…we cannot afford to go back anymore in Guyana… they have exposed their cloven hooves…the road is only on forward and we must make sure that these people never get their hands on the state apparatus every again.”
The political Opposition was dubbed not only anti-national, but also anti-people.
STAND WITH THE PPP/C
“Can we trust them?” he asked. The thousands of supports responded “no” and the PPP/C presidential candidate stressed that “we have to keep them

President Donald Ramotar addressing thousands at yesterday’s rally
President Donald Ramotar addressing thousands at yesterday’s rally

out.”
On that note, he appealed to the mammoth gathering to “stand with him” and “stand with the PPP/C” on May 11 at what is the most significant General and Regional Elections.
His message was reiterated by several other speakers and endorsed by party members and stalwarts who were present at yesterday’s rally, including Dr. Roger Luncheon.

 

 

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