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….Concerns also raised about use of state resources for campaigningThe Alliance for Change (AFC) has said that it was “a violation of Guyana’s sovereignty” for the Governor of the Brazilian state of Roraima, Jose de Anchieta Junior, to have mounted the campaign platform of the incumbent Peoples’ Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).“An explanation and apology are owed to the people of Guyana,” the AFC declared.“The misguided Governor must have been aware that the nation is about to have Presidential, National, and Regional elections, and that it is bad protocol for one state to openly seek to influence the politics of another state; even if invited to do so by one of the political parties,” the AFC stated.The party said that the governor’s act of being seen and speaking at a political rally in another country is a clear violation of protocol, and international laws and conventions.The AFC expressed concern about the political motive behind this brazen move.Governor of the State of Roraima, José de Anchieta Junior addressing Region Nine residents at the PPP/C public meeting in Lethem. (Government Information Agency photo)The party said that it intends to seek an explanation from the Government of Brazil, not only about this event, but as to the larger issue of Brazilian interest in Guyana; “and it is now clear that there is profound interest and involvement beyond the expected government to government relations.”The AFC stated that the people of Guyana respect the government and people of Brazil and ask that the same respect for our people and sovereignty be reciprocated.The PPP’s own response to the concerns has raised questions about the convenient use of state resources for campaigning.The incumbent party said that prior to the public meeting,Cheap NFL Jerseys Supply, the Governor had official talks with President Jagdeo, Foreign Affairs Minister Carolyn Rodrigues and Region Nine officials on improving relations and cross-border trade.“The meeting was held on Sunday as it was convenient for President Jagdeo’s schedule,” the PPP stated. Critics have said that this move is the convenient use of state resources for political campaigning.The PPP said that the Governor merely used the platform to bring greetings from the neighbouring state to the residents of Region Nine.But the Government Information Agency (GINA) reported more than the Governor expressing greetings.GINA said the Governor lauded the leadership of President Jagdeo who will be demitting office shortly, and said that Guyana has made tremendous progress in bettering the lives of its people.“He also expressed the hope for the friendly relations between the two neighbouring countries would continue under the new administration,” GINA stated. |
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