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Jagdeo could change his mind on returning to the Presidency -PPP General Secretary

President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.

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Former President Bharrat Jagdeo was quite clear that he was done with active political life and was especially not interested in a third term as president of Guyana. 

However, this decision could change just as the former Head of State decided to be an item on the People’s Progressive Party's (PPP) list of candidates for next Monday’s General and Regional Elections.

This is according to the party's General Secretary Clement Rohee when he hosted his weekly press conference at Robb Street on Monday May 4.

With the pending court ruling on whether the constitution could have been amended to provide for term-limits , Rohee was asked whether Guyana could expect to see Jagdeo as president anytime in the near future if the court should rule in his favour.

The General Secretary responded by saying that that would be a decision only Jagdeo could make. "It is Jagdeo himself who will have to make that decision." Rohee continued however that it would be the former State head to make the decision, in the same way he took the decision to return as a member on his party's candidate list after being asked to,” he said.

"It is true that he (Jagdeo) said that he wasn't going on the list, but after having so many people, thousands of people come to him to say man BJ (Bharrat Jagdeo), we want to see you on the list. We think it will help, we think it will enhance... What you want me to do?" he questioned.
The current legislation prevents any president from being in office for more than two terms. However a Georgetown resident took this issue to the High Court challenging the constitutionality of the two- term limit.

Chief Justice Ian Chang is set to rule on the matter in the coming days. 

If it favours Jagdeo and he is again requested to go back on his words, and is asked this time to be President, Rohee left what could happen to be seen in the future.  “When we reach that bridge we will cross it,” he said.

The former president is already a favourite from the PPP camp. In fact, he is being accused of overshadowing the party's Presidential and Prime Ministerial candidates, holding more press conferences and being prominently portrayed in party campaign ads among other things.

Rohee recused himself from any talk of overshadowing, but it is widely believed that the former president returned as the fuel for the campaign flame.

Opposition members are keeping vigilant however, especially now, keeping an eye on the upcoming court matter. They have not supported an extension of time on the presidency limit.
It is possible however, for Jagdeo to again become president if the PPP regains power at the 2015 election. 

The presidential candidate Donald Ramotar would be president if they won, but should he become sick or decide to step down, noting too, his shortened term in a disastrous Tenth Parliament, then his Prime Minister, political newcomer, Elizabeth Harper would have to assume the vacant post.

However, legally, Harper can be sworn in as President and step down returning to her PM post; again leaving the President's chair open with space for the "liked" and experienced Jagdeo to continue the party's work in government.

This would be much like what occurred in 1999 when former President Janet Jagan stepped down from the presidency which was then handed over to Prime Minister Samuel Hinds who later stepped down also, returning to his PM post and making room for Jagdeo who commenced his first of two terms as President of Guyana.

Since Jagdeo is a feature on the party’s candidate list the door is also open for him to become a Member of Parliament.

He has previously stated that he was not interested in any constitutional post. Jagdeo has been named by Ramotar to chair a National Economic Council. 

 

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Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

That is why the Army should seize the country. He tooo good.

What army will try that? GDF?

FM
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

That is why the Army should seize the country. He tooo good.

What army will try that? GDF?

If the PPP tries to steal the Ballot Boxes, you will know which Army.

 

Civilian rule in Guyana is too burdensome. The Army should take over the government.

S
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Is he the only one with a vision for the development

of Guyana????? Democracy doesn't work like that

sorry pal.He want's to get thru the back door,

i am sure the Guyanese people will not allow

it period.

Django
Last edited by Django
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

That is why the Army should seize the country. He tooo good.

What army will try that? GDF?

If the PPP tries to steal the Ballot Boxes, you will know which Army.

 

Civilian rule in Guyana is too burdensome. The Army should take over the government.

Let democracy prevail,the PPP is sinking,with their

daily utterances.

 

The actions of these guys makes

Burnham like look like a mediocre.

Django
Originally Posted by Django:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Is he the only one with a vision for the development

of Guyana????? Democracy doesn't work like that

sorry pal.He want's to get thru the back door,

i am sure the Guyanese people will not allow

it period.

It was his vision that transformed Guyana to what it is today. He was a Russian trained economist and Minister of Finance in Guyana. He can run the country and handle the finance at the same time. Jagdeo and Ashni are two geniuses in Guyana.

FM
Originally Posted by Mars:

Jagdeo could change his mind on returning to the Presidency -PPP General Secretary

President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.

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Bring it on Jagdeo.

 

Now you will see who got balanjee and who got wind balls.

 

All those who have wealth will really feel the brunt of what the working class feel for them.

 

 

I am predicting if Jagdeo impose himself on Guyana after May 12th, 2015, the whole of Pradoville will BURN.

 

FM
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Originally Posted by Django:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

That is why the Army should seize the country. He tooo good.

What army will try that? GDF?

If the PPP tries to steal the Ballot Boxes, you will know which Army.

 

Civilian rule in Guyana is too burdensome. The Army should take over the government.

Let democracy prevail,the PPP is sinking,with their

daily utterances.

 

The actions of these guys makes

Burnham like look like a mediocre.

They do what they do and get away with it because they are not being threatened. The country has a vast number of citizens who know the right things.

 

However, the bullies are very few. Yet, they operate beyond commonsense.

 

I strongly suggest the Army seizes the country. It is not impossible to do. I don't see them uppity East Indians dare raise dem voices. Dem razz might get away.

 

Suriname Army seized their country.

 

I would think the Guyana Defense Force MUST give it some serious thought. 

S
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Django:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

That is why the Army should seize the country. He tooo good.

What army will try that? GDF?

If the PPP tries to steal the Ballot Boxes, you will know which Army.

 

Civilian rule in Guyana is too burdensome. The Army should take over the government.

Let democracy prevail,the PPP is sinking,with their

daily utterances.

 

The actions of these guys makes

Burnham like look like a mediocre.

They do what they do and get away with it because they are not being threatened. The country has a vast number of citizens who know the right things.

 

However, the bullies are very few. Yet, they operate beyond commonsense.

 

I strongly suggest the Army seizes the country. It is not impossible to do. I don't see them uppity East Indians dare raise dem voices. Dem razz might get away.

 

Suriname Army seized their country.

 

I would think the Guyana Defense Force MUST give it some serious thought. 

I would support the GDF stepping in and imposing martial law until a Government of National Unity is formed.

FM
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by Django:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Is he the only one with a vision for the development

of Guyana????? Democracy doesn't work like that

sorry pal.He want's to get thru the back door,

i am sure the Guyanese people will not allow

it period.

It was his vision that transformed Guyana to what it is today. He was a Russian trained economist and Minister of Finance in Guyana. He can run the country and handle the finance at the same time. Jagdeo and Ashni are two geniuses in Guyana.

What nonsense are you talking? Transformation happens with time regardless of who's in power. The next thing you will want to tell us is that he gave us cell phones and TV. You want to compare real progress, compare it against our neighbors in Caricom and Latin America. We are way behind and falling further behind the other countries in the region. The only thing Jagdeo and Ashni good at is tiefin.

Mars
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Originally Posted by Brian Teekah:
Originally Posted by Mars:

Jagdeo could change his mind on returning to the Presidency -PPP General Secretary

President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.

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Bring it on Jagdeo.

 

Now you will see who got balanjee and who got wind balls.

 

All those who have wealth will really feel the brunt of what the working class feel for them.

 

 

I am predicting if Jagdeo impose himself on Guyana after May 12th, 2015, the whole of Pradoville will BURN.

 

The Army coming out to save Best House.

 

All dem East Indians goan abandon Jagdeo.

S
Originally Posted by Mars:
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by Django:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Is he the only one with a vision for the development

of Guyana????? Democracy doesn't work like that

sorry pal.He want's to get thru the back door,

i am sure the Guyanese people will not allow

it period.

It was his vision that transformed Guyana to what it is today. He was a Russian trained economist and Minister of Finance in Guyana. He can run the country and handle the finance at the same time. Jagdeo and Ashni are two geniuses in Guyana.

What nonsense are you talking? Transformation happens with time regardless of who's in power. The next thing you will want to tell us is that he gave us cell phones and TV. You want to compare real progress, compare it against our neighbors in Caricom and Latin America. We are way behind and falling further behind the other countries in the region. 

Nah these PPP stooges will want to tell you it was Jagdeo who brought back dhall and wheat flour to Guyana.

 

The truth was it was DESMOND HOYTE who did this great thing for Guyana.

FM
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by Django:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Is he the only one with a vision for the development

of Guyana????? Democracy doesn't work like that

sorry pal.He want's to get thru the back door,

i am sure the Guyanese people will not allow

it period.

It was his vision that transformed Guyana to what it is today. He was a Russian trained economist and Minister of Finance in Guyana. He can run the country and handle the finance at the same time. Jagdeo and Ashni are two geniuses in Guyana.

 

Cobby, my question is no one else is capable

to govern Guyana,need a straight answer.

 

Most of Guyana development(big houses,cars)

derived from  illegal activity of the worst kind.

Django
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Me too. After all, look how many positive things he did. A big mansion, a big fat pension, give away all the radio license to family and friends, abolished the death  penalty so criminals can kill with impunity.
Yes sur!! I would welcome him back anytime.

Sheik101
Originally Posted by seignet:

After the elections, the Army should seize the country and put the entire gang of the PPP under arrest. And anyone with the Jagan name.

Are you advocating for Joey to be arrested, as well? If the coalition wins after the election is over, are you still advocating for miltary rule?

FM
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

That is why the Army should seize the country. He tooo good.

What army will try that? GDF?

If the PPP tries to steal the Ballot Boxes, you will know which Army.

 

Civilian rule in Guyana is too burdensome. The Army should take over the government.

I thought stealing ballot boxes was a specialty in the GDF. At least they have some experience!

FM
Originally Posted by Brian Teekah:
Originally Posted by Mars:

Jagdeo could change his mind on returning to the Presidency -PPP General Secretary

President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.

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Bring it on Jagdeo.

 

Now you will see who got balanjee and who got wind balls.

 

All those who have wealth will really feel the brunt of what the working class feel for them.

 

 

I am predicting if Jagdeo impose himself on Guyana after May 12th, 2015, the whole of Pradoville will BURN.

 

BT are you an arsonist? You surprise me bai!

FM
Originally Posted by Sheik101:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Me too. After all, look how many positive things he did. A big mansion, a big fat pension, give away all the radio license to family and friends, abolished the death  penalty so criminals can kill with impunity.
Yes sur!! I would welcome him back anytime.

You lucky he came and rescue Guyana. It would have been in the same shit hole as ever. Just take a good look at Greenidge face imagine what Guyana would look like. He bankrupt Guyana.

FM
Originally Posted by Dondadda:
Originally Posted by Brian Teekah:
Originally Posted by Mars:

Jagdeo could change his mind on returning to the Presidency -PPP General Secretary

President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.President Donald Ramotar and his predecessor Bharrat Jagdeo.

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Bring it on Jagdeo.

 

Now you will see who got balanjee and who got wind balls.

 

All those who have wealth will really feel the brunt of what the working class feel for them.

 

 

I am predicting if Jagdeo impose himself on Guyana after May 12th, 2015, the whole of Pradoville will BURN.

 

BT are you an arsonist? You surprise me bai!

You hear what I say - Pradoville 1 and 2.

 

 

The rest of Guyana will be kept safe because GRANGER IS NOT DANGER.

 

The regent street business men provided million to the APNU+AFC campaign and every single APNU+AFC supporter will protect these business houses from the PPP thugs and phantom arsonist.

 

BUT we will BURN pradoville 1 and 2 completely down if Bharat imposed himself on Guyana.

 

Mark my word.

 

Just like how the PPP used to bun canefields, the former canefields of Goedvervawaging will burn.

 

You all test we!

FM
Originally Posted by Django:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

Is he the only one with a vision for the development

of Guyana????? Democracy doesn't work like that

sorry pal.He want's to get thru the back door,

i am sure the Guyanese people will not allow

it period.

He is good at going through the backdoor. Is the front door he has problems with. Just ask his former wife.

Mr.T
Originally Posted by Dondadda:
Originally Posted by seignet:

After the elections, the Army should seize the country and put the entire gang of the PPP under arrest. And anyone with the Jagan name.

Are you advocating for Joey to be arrested, as well? If the coalition wins after the election is over, are you still advocating for miltary rule?

yep.

S
Originally Posted by Dondadda:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:
Originally Posted by seignet:
Originally Posted by Cobra:

I would welcome Dr. Jagdeo as president anytime. He has done great for Guyana and he can do it again.

That is why the Army should seize the country. He tooo good.

What army will try that? GDF?

If the PPP tries to steal the Ballot Boxes, you will know which Army.

 

Civilian rule in Guyana is too burdensome. The Army should take over the government.

I thought stealing ballot boxes was a specialty in the GDF. At least they have some experience!

Dat is good.

S

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