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