Dear Editor,
Now that the March 2 elections are finally over, it is time for all Guyanese to put whatever political differences they may have behind them and begin in earnest the task of nation building.
These elections have demonstrated that democracy in Guyana is alive and kicking. This can only augur well for the country, especially in the context of our new status as an emerging petroleum state. A democratic Guyana will enjoy the goodwill of the local and international community and optimize our developmental potential.
This is a victory not only for the PPP/C but for all Guyanese. The country wins when democracy prevails. It is unfortunate that the APNU+AFC continues to sell a misleading narrative of being ‘cheated’ out of office when the facts prove otherwise. This is unhelpful from the standpoint of forging a cohesive society which remains a challenge for the new administration.
I take this opportunity to call on President David Granger to concede that his Coalition has lost the elections and offer congratulations to the newly-elected President Dr. Irfaan Ali. This will send the right signal to his supporters and the country as a whole and will certainly go a far way in advancing the cause of national cohesion and political maturity.
Yours faithfully,
Hydar Ally
