Dear Editor,
Many years ago when Mr Jagdeo took office as President of Guyana I suggested via the print media that Mr Jagdeo go calling at the home of Mr Hoyte and ask that Mr Hoyte join him in walking across Guyana together and telling the nation that while their approaches may be different their common intent was the good of this nation.
My suggestion was premised on the example shown by Cheddi Jagan and Forbes Burnham. The two men spoke often, perhaps disagreed very often, but the nation knew (and saw) that they spoke constantly. That erased a lot of scepticism in the minds of the people.
I am an advocate of pro-active leadership and I wish hereby to ask of President Granger to drive home to Mr Ramotar for coffee one morning or join him one morning at the National Park and let the talks between these two gentlemen commence. The confines of offices make for too formal postures. That can come later.
There is nothing to lose but so much to gain. Can’t adversaries be informal or friendly notwithstanding? The welfare of over 700,000 Guyanese is involved.
Yours faithfully,
Taajnauth Jadunauth