Dear Editor,
The nation, and the diaspora, look forward to the process and outcome of Saturday’s PNC’s internal elections to choose its executive leadership. I am also certain that the government and other parties are watching to see which candidate emerges victorious. The general feeling is it will be a close race between Joe Harmon and Aubrey Norton. The third person seeking the leader position, Van West Charles, although having very good ideas, does not have much following. Vincent Alexander is the returning officer and presider. Alexander was a victim of electoral skullduggery some years ago when he ran for leader. So was Carl Greenidge, a few years ago but who has declined nomination this year. I believe Vincent will run a smooth operation. Political officials are watching how he manages the process given allegations of fraud against him when he ran for leader and what took place in the counting of ballots in the general elections between March 3 and July 1 2020. The PNC election should reflect the will of the delegates. Regrettably, as it is for virtually all parties in Guyana, delegates choose the executives rather than the members. Political parties should consider empowering their members to choose the leader and executive rather than delegates.
Sincerely,
Vishnu Bisram
