THE Stabroek News editorial captioned “The Presidency” (January 5, 2014)represents yet another attempt to denigrate the leadership of the PPP and PPP/C Presidents by making it appear that there is a dearth of intellect and vision on the part of those who are given a constitutional mandate to govern over this nation.The PPP wishes to debunk this perception which is nothing short of political mischief aimed at bringing disrepute to the Office of the duly elected President of Guyana, His Excellency, Donald Ramotar and his Cabinet.
The insinuation that President Ramotar “is not his own man” and that he is taking “instructions” from the former President and Freedom House is an old and worn out political line being adopted by the Stabroek News, which smacks of arrogance and disdain associated with the so-called “doctor politics” mentality of a bygone era.
It is also an indication of the lack of understanding of the organisational principle and political culture of the PPP and the PPP/C Administration, where decision-making is always done in a consultative and democratic manner. To impute that there exists a “personality cult” in the party or government betrays a pathetic and total ignorance of the way decisions are arrived at, both at the level of the party and Government.
It is true that every president brings to bear his unique and distinct personality and management style. But the exercise of power is never done in a vacuum and is always informed and influenced by the ideology and philosophical outlook of the party and government and by perceived national interests. This holds true for this current president as it was for all other presidents.
The PPP wishes to reiterate its total confidence in President Donald Ramotar and is convinced that under his leadership the country will continue to grow and develop, and in the process, bring peace and happiness to the Guyanese people.
The PPP also calls on the Stabroek News to desist from casting aspersions on the leadership of the PPP and the Presidency of Guyana.