APNU Presidential Candidate Brigadier (rtd) David Granger has blamed the PPP/C administration for the underdeveloped state of the Upper Mazaruni and has proposed to use revenues derived from the mineral-rich region to develop the area.
In a press release Granger said the PPP/C uses the hinterland as a “vote farm” every five years rather than attend to villagers’ daily needs for employment, education and economic opportunity. He made these comments following a visit to the region’s “depressed living conditions” over the weekend, accompanied by his wife Sandra Granger and a support team including PNCR MP Dawn Hastings.
Granger met villagers from Kamarang, Kako, Jawalla and Quebenang and outlined his vision for the area. He committed to establishing an