Dear Editor,
IN Guyana, there are many ambitious political leaders but very few have the traits of good, astute, and inspiring leadership as President Dr Irfaan Ali who over the past three years has displayed some of the most essential qualities of a good leader, such as integrity, consistency, dependability, and trustworthiness.

President Ali’s first goal is to represent the government and the people of Guyana, and even though governance and politics have always been complicated and often messy, he continues to do what is right for the country and its citizens and has lived by the maxim, “The nation before self.”
His actions are a shining example that he is principled, moral and selfless, not selfish and is grounded in the principles of politeness and decency.

Since taking office, President Ali has focused on the country’s long-term development and betterment, above and beyond any short-term personal gains.
Not only does he have a mixture of charm and honesty, but he also has the capacity to evaluate a circumstance and make a judgment based on what will be better for the country and most of its citizens. This is leadership at its best.

Above all, our president has shown statesmanship in all his undertakings, which implies possessing the honesty and candour and the ability to stand up for what is fair and good for all Guyanese far and wide, even though it means resigning or losing an election.
He is a firm believer and proponent of good governance, which includes impartiality, fairness, accountability, and transparency—the key components needed for the economic, political, cultural, and social transformation of the country.

No one knows what the future holds, but what His Excellency has done in those short three years as President is a strong indicator that he has become the most successful President that country has seen so far.
With an abundance of resources flowing from oil, President Ali’s role has become vital to determine the fair allocation of the resources through governmental policies to the various regions of the country.

He has stated on numerous occasions that no one would be left out of the development process regardless of ethnicity, race or party affiliation and all regions, towns and districts. The President’s position is that everyone will be treated equitably.

True to his word, President Ali has not only established solid and purposeful partnerships locally and in the Caribbean, but he has also solidified Guyana’s standing in the international community of nations and affiliation with the United States, Canada, and Britain, as well as the countries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, especially India, and China where he is currently visiting and with our Latin American neighbours. As President, he has made decisions that can have a major effect on a nation’s well-being and the welfare of its citizens in a positive way.

His Excellency is blessed with good and adept political leadership talents, excellent communication skills and a brilliant vision for Guyana that can motivate the citizens and influence them to do the unimaginable.
As evident by his interactions with citizens during his regular visits to the towns and villages, he is optimistic, confident, and hopeful about the future of Guyanese, especially the youths who make up 65 per cent of the population, and the success of his “One Guyana” vision which has gained the support of Guyanese from all walks of life regardless of race, party affiliation, or social status.

Throughout his presidency, His Excellency has encountered many obstacles, but he has kept his cool under the most extreme circumstances and has wisely reconciled them. President Ali is a trailblazer and a judicious and strategic thinker who would think long and hard before making any decision that will affect the progress of the country and the well-being of the people.

He has shown that he will stand by his decisions. And most of the times, he has made the right decision at the right time. In doing so, he has gained the confidence of the people and has influenced and inspired them to support his policies and move the country forward.
Yours sincerely,
Asquith Rose