“I ALWAYS cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well if they attack one personally, it means they have not a single political argument left” -Margaret Thatcher.
Those are the words of a political giant that I admire. I will not be intimidated by the likes of someone like Paul Slowe who turned a political rabble-rouser when his career ended in shambles and disgrace.
I am neither bitter nor do I seek to disrespect others unjustly or falsely. I always listen to the substance of one’s arguments and facts. His arguments are weak and without merit when the general context is taken as a whole. So, he gives me nothing to work with or to argue intelligently about. I am not responsible for the conspiracy theories about crime and police that Slowe has been pushing against the PPP for decades.

It is reprehensible to shy away from dealing with matters objectively. I say Slowe is behaving like a bitter Betty who has an obsession with Jagdeo, PPP/C and every black or upstanding African Guyanese who supports them. I proudly support the PPP/C and its policies. I refuse to be owned or shamed. The real house slaves and sellouts are men like Slowe and others who believe that every black Guyanese must support their divisive, hateful, racist and violent rhetoric on crime, policing, politics and governance. I will never support it.

Why fight life with me, Sir? I am not the one who you should concern yourself with! I only taste the best things and from the looks of it, you are not even close to good. I digress.
Surely Slowe should concern himself with the many serious allegations that are being levelled against him even now with the most recent being reported by the News Room on August 29, 2024, which screamed “Paul Slowe being investigated for another sexual offence allegation- Police”.

He should be worried about finding the $10M that he was ordered to pay the Head of SOCU as stated by an article carried by News Room on June 29, 2024, under the caption “Paul Slowe must pay $10M to SOCU Head over defamation claims”. He should be concerned with his murky and controversial role at the Police Service Commission.
After all, many tears of ex-policemen and women are falling on the shoulders of Slowe for countless decisions which he took during his years in the police force and even now as a retired policeman. I have no such record nor am I interested in attaining such.

And, there are so many alleged matters that are not yet made public about Slowe and his links to the crime spree and criminality in Guyana. I stand by my interpretation or opinions expressed in my column.
In fact, I think that Slowe may be misunderstood because he may be elderly and in his twilight years. The truth has eluded him and dementia is quickly stepping in and replacing reality.
The truth is, nobody takes Slowe seriously nor will they ever will, not even his colleagues in opposition. It is indeed sad to know that Slowe would stoop so low as to take up his social platforms to attack me when there are so many policing matters that he could have dealt with. It’s a shame and disgrace to have given him a National Award when one considers how he has acted over the years of his life.

A respected senior policeman or woman does not behave like Slowe. They are tempered and sane. They are most times busy with using their knowledge and experience to uplift the police force and not busy with bringing the noble profession down.
Slowe berates, ridicules and criticises policemen and women with impunity. He seeks to hold grudges and settle scores. He is the worst type of politician there is because of the duplicity and hypocrisy of his actions.
And, if he is more respected and has more accolades than some senior officers in GPF now, I don’t think that the policing is headed in the right direction in Guyana because gaffing, repeating false narratives and telling mistruths are not skills or qualifications that any policeman should be proud of.

Therefore, I know that I have hurt him where it hurts the most – his ego, pride and reputation. I know I have gotten under his skin, but please respond to my argument like the ‘elderly policeman’ that I know you can be.
I will no longer respond to this type of argument since it is not how I prefer to spend my time making an impact in Guyana.
I have been a journalist by profession for over 14 years and an effective political commentator, my pen has ink for days, weeks and months. I have criticised both sides and I will continue to keep myself grounded while supporting the party of the future – the PPP.

I will not be intimidated into silence or shamed for writing what I feel and stating the facts. Unlike Slowe, I need no platform to speak out or to talk the truth. I speak freely but responsibly.
He must know that his integrity and usefulness in public life have taken yet another dip.
Slowe is unhinged and a walking political fraudster. He is making all this big noise about nothing but I guess time will come and the public will see, just how unhinged he could be when or if President Irfaan Ali announces the COI into the crime wave of the 2002 – 2006 period.

It’s good to know that my fan base is growing. Thank you, next?
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this column are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Guyana National Newspapers Limited.