Dear Editor,
Please permit me a space in your newspaper, I wish to respond to Dr. Randy Persaud’s recent article in the Demerara waves on 5 January, 2025, I must reiterate that Mr. Hughes and Terrence Campbell owe no apology to anyone, particularly the Indian community of Guyana. Dr. Persaud continues to misrepresent and misunderstand the core issues at hand, failing to recognize that the reference to “genetic predisposition” was directed specifically at Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, not the Indian community as a whole.
The concept of “genetic predisposition” used by Mr. Campbell was a statement aimed at the actions and behaviour of Vice President Jagdeo, not an attack on any ethnic group. It is disheartening that Dr. Persaud seems to lack a fundamental understanding of this distinction. His continued fixation on demanding apologies, when none are warranted, only serves to distract from the real issues at hand.
I must agree with Mr. Terrence Campbell’s perspective regarding Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo’s conduct. Jagdeo’s tenure in office has left many questions unresolved, particularly concerning his honesty and integrity. The Guyanese people are still waiting for answers regarding the alleged corruption involving Jagdeo and Su Zhi Rong, the unsolved murder of PPP Minister Satyadeow Sawh during Jagdeo’s presidency remains a blot on the history of this country. There are also the tragic Lusignan and Bartica massacres, which have left deep scars, especially in the Indian community.
Dr. Persaud, rather than continuing to focus on irrelevant matters, should instead call for Vice President Jagdeo to apologize to the people of Guyana, particularly the Indian community, for the unresolved issues from his time in power. The focus should be on justice and truth, not the diversionary tactics of demanding apologies from individuals who have not wronged anyone. Instead, it is Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo who should be held accountable for his actions and his failure to address the lingering issues that affect the Guyanese people, especially those of Indian descent. We await answers, not apologies.
Sincerely,
Pt. Ubraj Narine, JP, COA
Former Staff Sgt. (GDF), Mayor
City of Georgetown
