–Heal Guyana says

HEAL Guyana has called for Working People’s Alliance (WPA) executive member Tacuma Ogunseye to be held accountable for his “divisive and racist” remarks during a public meeting held in Buxton.

In addition to threatening to wage war on the Afro-Guyanese members of the armed forces, he advocated a day of national resistance and African uprising.

“It has been nearly two weeks since reports of Mr Tacuma Ogunseye’s heinous public utterances shocked the nation. Countless messages of condemnation have since been published from concerned organisations and private individuals across the country,” Founder and Chairperson of Heal Guyana, Sharon Lalljee-Richard said in a statement.

These individuals, she said, include Chairman of Guyana’s Joint Services, Brigadier Godfrey Bess, who has unequivocally reaffirmed the force’s commitment to remaining apolitical and upholding peace in the service of all Guyanese.

“How has the unapologetic Tacuma Ogunseye not been held accountable?” Lalljee-Richard questioned.

She added: “No politician or person who genuinely cares about you would encourage you to do something illegal that would jeopardise your liberty. Look for and follow those who positively advocate for the development of your children and community. They are the ones who truly care about your well-being.”

Since its inception in December 2017, Heal Guyana has been actively involved in peacebuilding efforts aimed at promoting ethnic unity.

During the previous general election, the organisation worked with the presidential candidates and executive members of several political parties which were contesting the elections to issue statements that called for a peaceful and violence-free election.