PPP/C General Secretary says

AS members of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) reflected on the life of Dr Roger Luncheon on Friday evening, it was revealed that he spent his life dedicated to the service of the people and stood as a pillar of the political party.

This was disclosed by several members of the party at a night of reflection which was held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, where family members and members of the party came together to share their memories of him.

According to PPP/C General Secretary, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, the late executive member of the party and former presidential secretary had done quite a lot for Guyana and had the capacity and drive to do much more.

However, he said that in the last years of his life, he struggled and many persons stood by his side and helped him manage the difficulties he was facing.

As he reflected on his comrade’s life, he indicated that Luncheon had been central to almost everything that has happened under most of the PPP/C governments and has been an important person for the party.

While he noted that the party had to make changes over the years to remain relevant, he said that Luncheon would be proud to see how far the party has come in pushing the bounds and forging ahead.

“We had to make changes, over the years. A party remains relevant if it sticks to its core principles but it constantly refreshes itself… and Roger has had a serious role in ensuring that the party kept to its core principles which is respect for people, working class of Guyana in the priority for our party, remaining a multiethnic party,” he said.

These, he said, were the core principles of the party that Luncheon, over the years, helped to preserve.

Added to this, Dr Jagdeo remarked that every minute of his day was spent in service to the people of the country, which is something the PPP/C remains grateful for.
Luncheon who was 74 years old and last served as presidential adviser passed away on August 2.

He was remembered as a devout public servant, patriot and national icon who was completely committed to the development of the country.