Third
Force no threat to PPP – Robert Persaud
- describes
members as ‘recycled
politicians'
The ruling PPP has dubbed the launching of the Guyana Third
Force as a split among the smaller opposition parties which
shows that there is disorganisation among that element of the
opposition.

Information Liaison
to the President, Robert Persaud, when contacted by
Kaieteur News
yesterday said the grouping seems to be party No.31 which will
be contesting the 2006 general elections.
Confusion hits latest
`Third Force’ camp
He described this as a good reflection of the democracy
that exists in Guyana .
Persaud stated that, like its position on the Alliance For
Change, the PPP has not paid much interest in these groupings
since they are not seen as a threat to the PPP retaining the
seat of government.
Persaud, who is also a PPP Central Executive Committee
member, pointed out that those who make up the Guyana Third
Force are all “recycled” politicians.
“Their coming together is an admission of their inability
to attract support from the people,” he said.
The PPP is focusing on the delivery of goods and services
to the people, Persaud said, and accelerating the government's
modernisation programme so that all could benefit.
He stated that though the PPP is not taking the latest
grouping seriously, the party is wishing them well and hopes
that the players enhance their political fortunes.
The Guyana Third Force describes itself as a ‘we the
people' grouping of political parties, including GAP, WPA,
ROAR, civil groups and Vision Guyana .
The Guyana Third Force presents itself as an alternative to
the old politics for the upcoming 2006 elections.
The grouping intends to create partnerships with other
national agents to work together for a better Guyana .
The Guyana Third Force said its goals include achieving
social justice, racial equity and a balanced foreign policy
founded on the protection of the Republic.
Those are the core values that will guide the group in the
upcoming campaign and in managing the affairs of the nation
after the next elections, the grouping said.
Tuesday
10-11-2005