–says gov’t focused on delivering promises

WHILE dismissing the spurious rumours that he is ill, People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary and Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has affirmed that the politically- motivated claims are completely false.

Taking note of the rumours that have been circulating in the public domain, Dr. Jagdeo, at a press conference on Thursday, said the false claims are part of a “hate industry” that has been directed at him for the longest while.

“No; I’m not ill. I have not been diagnosed with cancer. I’m not sick, and this is not Dilip speaking here; it’s Bharrat Jagdeo,” he stated.

The Vice-President noted that his reduced public commentary has been a personal choice as the PPP/C had won the September 1 General and Regional Elections, and has since set out on a path to work for the citizens.

He then pointed to the criticism he faced during the campaign season, where opposition elements accused him of speaking too frequently.

“And then I decided there are other important things to do, like working now to deliver on our promises. The elections are over for some people; they don’t realise that until now, they’re still fighting the elections.

“We won the elections with a huge majority; we have five years ahead of us.”

He added: “I didn’t even bother to respond to this. We have been working now to deliver.”