–Jagdeo already declared he is not interested in third term

GENERAL-SECRETARY of the ruling People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Mr Clement Rohee, has made it clear that the ruling party stands “squarely” behind President Donald Ramotar.

Responding to questions yesterday over speculations that former President Bharrat Jagdeo is favoured for a third term of office, Rohee said: “The PPP is fully behind President Donald Ramotar. The PPP has always stood behind President Ramotar, and we remain behind President Ramotar.
The question with the state media and the interaction with the Office of the President, I would believe that is a house-keeping matter that will have to be dealt with at that level; but as far as the undermining of the Ramotar presidency in concerned, the PPP stands full-square behind President Ramotar.

“I think I heard former President Jagdeo announce some time ago that he (was) not interested (in running for a third term). Our party policy is not determined by what best friends say. Best friends can say anything, that’s quite ok; but I have heard President Jagdeo say he is not interested.”

Rohee stressed that the incumbent is doing a “pretty good job in representing the country” overseas, as well as domestically.

“The PPP stands full-square behind President Ramotar,” he reiterated, and the ruling party is resolved in its “push of support” for President Ramotar.

Asked if he was interested in the post of Head of State were snap elections to be called, Rohee’s only response was that his “smile” indicates his position on the matter.

Yesterday’s press conference was held at Freedom House on Robb Street, and is a weekly feature in the party’s calendar of activities.