EVEN AS the leadership of APNU, like that of the AFC’s, continues to provoke excitement about likely early general elections, Mr. David Granger himself seems to be running scared over his own political propaganda. While the AFC’s current as well as a former leader are faced with their own respective agonising problems-which we trust could soon be appropriately and justly resolved—the APNU chairman is excitedly accusing the Government about funding projects to win votes within Region 10 in particular.
The PNCR has long acquired a fanciful proprietary concept about what constitutes Region 10.
Consequently, it seeks to jealously, if not cowardly, resort to protect its assumed turf. Fortunately, the reality of the party’s own neglect could best be independently assessed by the people of Region 10 themselves.
Of course, while the citizens of this nation are being kept waiting for the debate on the AFC’s submitted “no-confidence” motion against the Government, the PPP/C-led administration continues to do what it has been engaged in pursuing since its return to Government back in October 1992, with free and fair elections.
Basically, this commitment means pushing ahead with diversified policies and projects to maintain the
economic, social and cultural progress of this nation. Contrary to divisive, opportunistic Opposition
propaganda, we share the view that for all of its own problems and challenges, the governing party, the PPP/C, has acquired quite an impressive record of progress in Government across the length and breadth of Guyana.
If unaware, by eyes that refuse to see, we humbly commend them to objectively examine the reports and conclusions available from both regional and international financial institutions as well as reputable organisations.
For his part, Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh, whose performance over the years have been the envy of his domestic opponents and detractors, has never shied away from any known serious challenges from the political Opposition, in or out of parliament.
For his part, Finance Minister within the Finance Ministry, Juan Edghill, well known for his personal integrity, commitment to national unity and the social and economic advancement of Guyana, has seemingly had enough of the constant absurd complaints from the parliamentary Opposition of alleged wrong doings by the Government.
Therefore, it came as no surprise to us that, as reported yesterday in another section of the local
Press, he was ready to challenge Opposition Leader Granger to come forward with facts to back up his accusations against the Government about misusing state funds for projects with a view to anticipated early elections.
“Let Mr Granger provide the evidence….”, challenged Mr. Edghill, as reported in yesterday’s Stabroek News,
adding: “I don’t see  where there is squandermania. I see a man (Granger?) frightened in my presence in Region 10; but I want him to know that no political party owns any region…”
Problem with the current breed of Opposition political leaders and their “advisers” is that there are no limits to their capacity for misrepresentations and untruths in their desperate quest for personal power.
More to come, as we await the parliamentary debate on the AFC’s initiated “no- confidence” motion against the Government, and what other distractions occurring while the Government stays with its developmental priorities in Guyana’s national interest.