Dear Editor,
The Peoples’ National Congress Reform’s (PNCR) 16th Biennial Congress scheduled to be held today and tomorrow is likely to attract the usual national and international attention. I therefore wish to congratulate the party on reaching this milestone in its history, despite encountering many turbulent waves over the years. With many of its supporters and other Guyanese being victimized for mere association with party; hundreds of young Guyanese men kidnapped and murdered, and many even today still missing, the party stood firm and focused as it highlighted these many ills in our society. At a time when the crime wave seemed to have consumed people, the PNCR reminded the nation that respect for rule of the law remained the paramount pillar of any true democracy. When the highest decision-making forum, the National Assembly, continues to be treated as a stage for the ruling party to play their vicious games the party reminded everyone that it is still the business of Guyanese which matters in any discussion or decisions to be taken in this noble house.
With allegations of state sponsored killings, the torture of citizens by ranks of the joint services, and discrimination in the workplace, among other evils, the party fearlessly brought these issues to the table and devised tactics and strategies to deal with same. Today we are witnessing the unravelling of details of a vicious, frightening and dangerous criminal enterprise, as the trial in a New York court continues.
Friends and comrades should stay focused on the issues that matter most to the party and the people of Guyana, as we, in our usual spirited style, address issues raised at congress. We should be reminded that the political adventurers are longing to look for any kind of mischief which would satisfy their adventurist scheme. So let’s guard against their devious desires and continue to conduct our business in a manner that reminds all that the PNCR, as a party, will always emerge the victor. There are those who are waiting to have their egos satisfied, as they boast that the party will meet its bottom in these two days. My friends, clearly they don’t seem to know the history of the party otherwise they would be aware that challenges are inherent to a dynamic, democratic, and maturing organization; we have survived every challenge and are prepared for many more. What some advance as destruction we see as construction; our energies and interest will not be weaned away; our resilience has been tested time and time over. Let’s continue to disappoint the adventurers as we to continue to rise to the occasion. Our views may vary, but our mission to ensure a stronger party is the common link. Let’s keep this as the focus of our congress as we embark on the business of our party. Long live the Peoples’ National Congress Reform; long live the People of Guyana. May God bless us all.
Yours faithfully,
Lurlene Nestor
