Dear Editor,
I have noticed renewed efforts in the media, especially the Stabroek News to present the Amerindian Peoples’ Associa-tion (APA) as a neutral entity, while neglecting to acknowledge the stark reality of the association’s deep-rooted political affiliations.
The APA’s claim of being independent and non-partisan is nothing more than a facade, deliberately crafted to mask its close ties to opposition parties, particularly the APNU+AFC coalition.
For years, key figures within the APA, including Laura George and Jean La Rose, have been actively involved in the political machinery of these opposition parties. This is not speculation; it is a well-documented fact. These individuals have been seen participating in opposition-led initiatives, championing causes that align suspiciously well with the opposition’s agenda, and consistently using the APA as a platform to launch politically charged criticisms against the government. The APA’s leadership, far from being unbiased advocates for Amerindian rights, has been steering the organisation toward a partisan agenda, often at the expense of the communities they claim to represent. This political entanglement raises serious questions about the APA’s true intentions. When an organisation’s leadership is so clearly affiliated with opposition politics, can it genuinely claim to be acting in the best interests of all Amerindian communities? Or is it more likely that the APA is using its platform to push a political agenda, one that is aligned with the opposition’s desire to undermine the government’s efforts?
The APA’s attempts to present itself as a non-political entity are misleading.
Yours truly,
Anson Paul
