THE PNC’s problem is not racism, because I expect to see Blacks being marginalised and disenfranchised in their own country, the likes of which existed in The USA and South Africa. However, Guyana has its own unique brand of racism, one which occurs every five years, when PNC supporters go on a rampage raping, looting and shooting persons who are closely affiliated to the PPP party. This is racism Guyanese style.

The PNC’s problem is not the constitution because it is of its own devising, the workmanship of its own hands. The 1980 Constitution was crafted by the so called “top thinkers” of that party who thought it best to change the old Westminster style to something more Guyanese, adaptable to our way of life.

If my memory serves me right, the PNC government of the day secured 98% of the votes in that referendum, which tells me that an overwhelming majority of “the people” are in favour of the 1980 Constitution.

Is it corruption or the mismanagement of the economy? I do not think so because the story of income and expenditure of the PNC era bears a baneful picture. Guyana after 28 years ranked lower than Haiti; the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The harsh economic conditions drove many of us away from a country that we loved. It took prudent fiscal management by the PPP/C administration to bring Guyana back into the fold of nations called middle income.

What is the PNC’s problem? I hasten to provide the answer, the electorate! They are terrified at the thought of facing the electorate and to suffer yet another ignominious defeat, so they pursue with passion and conviction what they consider to be ”their right” to wield power through a power sharing programme.
This writer will discuss this topic in a detailed way in a subsequent article.
NEIL ADAMS
Guyanese teacher