ACG NY Chapter unanimously endorses PPP presidential candidate

The Association of Concerned Guyanese (ACG) New York Chapter of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has endorsed the selection of Donald Ramotar as the presidential candidate of the party for the 2011 Regional and General Elections.

The process began in earnest in February of this year. The candidates made their presentations to the Executive Committee of the party and answered questions covering a wide-range of issues.

In the process, it was noted that the candidates frequently exhibited a convergence of views on fundamental issues relating to the development and future of Guyana. This was a clear reflection of party unity organisationally and politically.

The Executive Committee reported on its work to the Central Committee on April 4th, 2011. At this important meeting, more discussions took place and three of the candidates – Gail Teixeira, Ralph Ramkarran and Clement Rohee – withdrew in favour of Mr. Donald Ramotar.

Mr. Ramotar, in his remarks, thanked the three comrades for their magnanimity and political astuteness. The members of the Central Committee further noted the qualities of the three former candidates, noting that all of them were capable of successfully leading the party at the elections.

The Central Committee then without any dissent recommended Donald Ramotar’s candidacy to the members of the party. This was done through the convening of three county conferences which included members from all of our hinterland regions. The conferences were very well attended with thousands being present and participated in the three conferences – Essequibo, Berbice and Demerara.

There were presentations from the presidential candidate and president Jagdeo as well as extensive unhindered deliberations from the floor. Subsequently, all three conferences unanimously endorsed the recommendation of the Central Committee and brought this democratic and open process to an historic conclusion.

These conferences showed unity and readiness of the membership to pursue another victory to ensure development and progress continue in Guyana.

Mr Donald Ramotar expressed his humble gratitude to the leadership and members for the full confidence shown in his candidature.

There are several other important matters such as finalising the full slate for the 2011 elections which will now engage the attention of the leadership of the Party.

In the meantime, the PPP is now putting its elections machinery in place for the elections at all levels and is exhorting its members to work hard for victory at the polls in 2011.