Georgetown: Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan, Friday evening in the National Assembly called out the Parliamentary Opposition for attempting to peddle racial politics and create a polarising atmosphere.
He was defending the APNU+AFC Coalition Government’s track record, as the debate on the PPP-led no-confidence motion continued in the House. Minister Ramjattan described the opposition’s arguments in support of the motion, as the “most scattered and disaggregated”.
The minister alluded to this administration’s efforts in fighting the drug trade and importantly human trafficking, moving from tier 3 under the PPP regime to now a tier 1 under the Coalition Government.
Improvements in tackling piracy were also pointed out. The opposition was also reminded of the support its administration received publicly by convicted criminals and the crime wave during the 2001 -2008 period.
While acknowledging the number of robberies, Minister Ramjattan said he has discussed with the Police Commissioner, crime-fighting strategies to be implemented by the Guyana Police Force.
According to the minister, the crime rate under the Coalition is still lower than it was years ago under the previous administration. He noted that reports have increased since the 911 system which is working effectively.
This Government, Minister Ramjattan said, is moving apace and ensuring jobs are created for young people.
“They [PPP] love to talk but we [Government] are doing… and that is what will take the country far.”
He rubbished the opposition’s claim that a Government Member of Parliament will vote in favour of the motion.
“They [PPP] are venturing into the dark and are hoping someone on this side will support them,” he added.
People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Member of Parliament, Anil Nandlall said the no-confidence motion against the government is to ensure that they defend their record and policies while in office.
“It is not about standing here and stating how we (PPP) have performed when we were in office, we have moved the motion on behalf of the people of this country to say to you that you have underperformed in breach of your manifesto policies,” Nandlall said.
Adding that the APNU/AFC manifesto is very impressive, Nandlall said that is the reason persons voted because they saw the promises proposed in the manifesto, but many of these were never realized.
Most importantly, Nandlall said that constitutional reform which was a promise and commitment has not become a reality to date.
“The manifesto is 100 pages of undelivered promises,” Nandlall asserted.
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