It needs not be repeated, really, that the parliamentary opposition’s contradictory brand of politics has been properly established, and beyond all doubt, too.  To be honest, it is very tedious to have to say this again. But, since the two parties are a peculiar type, then it is necessary for the nation to be reminded. This Observer will not delve into the already growing  list of contradictory positions that reflect an opposition political mindset, and uncaring attitude towards the nation’s citizens that it professes to love.

Instead, another one is illustrated here, that has to do with an important aspect of national development – that of government’s decision to award broadcasting licences.   

All are aware of the incessant criticisms  that government’s  decision to advance this important aspect of national communications occasioned from a particular collection of persons, mainly from some sections of the private media; and as expected, from the parliamentary opposition.

Even the Honourable Speaker of the House, Mr. Raphael Trotman, weighed in with the opinion that such a decision had been “obscene”, a position that was every bit surprising, given what  should be his neutral office.  

But equally too, one must also allude to the years of harsh opposition criticisms, that were levelled against the administration for not  extending the number of broadcasting facilities, accusing the government of holding a  monopoly.
Well finally, the Jagdeo administration decided to respond by awarding licences to applicants, only to face a barrage of protests, as mentioned above. 
Anyone who understands the decision, would have  reasoned  that the awarding of the right to establish such a facility meant  ending the opposition finger pointing, with the entry of more players into the field.
So then, what was  the big noise?
To demand the revocation of the already granted licences, is a non-starter, since there will have to be justifiable reasons. Moreover, this will be a backward step, running counter to moves already made to move this important process forward.   
But this is just another one of the Opposition’s inexplicable positions, adding to those which have been nationally discredited.   
For this chaotic collection of Members of Parliament, it is “damned if done, and damned if it is not”.

PULL QUOTE: To demand the revocation of the already granted (radio and cable) licences, is a non-starter, since there will have to be justifiable reasons.