The General Secretary of the PPP states that he is looking for candidates that must be hardworking, have courage and possess managerial skills. With all due respect this is not enough. Any candidate of the PPP running to be the Presidential candidate for Guyana must have the following qualities to be an effective and worthy leader of our nation. (1) ACCOUNTABILTY - this person must understand that they are the Head of State. When a nation falls, he/she acknowledges responsibility rather than blaming others. He/she must treat Local Government with respect and help them whenever there are problems. (2) COHESIVENESS - A Presidential candidate must be effective in promoting unity among the people rather than continuing the divisiveness. (3) RESPECT - this person must respect the Constitution of Guyana, whether amended or changed by the people. He/she must also listen and respect the views of the people of Guyana. (4) HUMILITY - this person must be willing to admit mistakes and weakness’s. He/she must acknowledge that he/she is not good at everything. That is why he leaves the other tasks to the other branches of government such as the legislative and judiciary. (5) WISDOM - A wise person knows how to discern right from wrong. He/she knows how to make the right decisions. He/she shows maturity of the mind. His/her words must provide power and enlightenment to all Guyana. (6) HONESTY - an effective leader upholds truth and integrity. He/she preserves the trust and confidence given to him/her by the people of Guyana. He/she must never, ever embezzle the funds of the nation. (7) INDEPENDENCE - this person must never, ever be a puppet. He/she must not be manipulated by those who are thirsty for power and the wealth of the country. (8)Compassion - an effective presidential candidate mu understand what his people are going through. He must feel the sufferings of the oppressed and the poor. This person must not be arrogant and must be gentle and uplifting to people who are suffering from misery and pain. (9) PROACTIVE - this candidate must have initiative to create solutions to complex issues. (10) COMMITTMENT - this candidate must be determined to realize his/her great visions and dreams for the Guyana. In addition, the candidate must put country first, above party. This person must be ruthless in fighting criminals, corruption, without fear. (11) LOVE - this candidate must possess endless love for his/her people and for the generations to come.
To those who are responsible in electing our next Presidential Candidate, I ask that they they consider these qualities in addiction to Courage, good management skills and hardwork.
