Skip to main content

FM
Former Member
Home > TOP STORY > Selman concedes… Only APNU+AFC stood to benefit from Crum-Ewing’s assassination –labels Granger, Greenidge leadership style autocratic
Prime Ministerial Candidate, Elisabeth Harper [L) along with Africo Selman following the rally on Sunday
Prime Ministerial Candidate, Elisabeth Harper (L) along with Africo Selman following the rally on Sunday 

Selman concedes… Only APNU+AFC stood to benefit from Crum-Ewing’s assassination –labels Granger, Greenidge leadership style autocratic

 

FORMER Member of Parliament (MP) under the umbrella of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Africo Selman, believes that based on a strictly analytical perspective she is in agreement with former President Bharrat Jagdeo that the political Opposition stood to benefit from the execution of Courtney Crum-Ewing.The activist was shot and killed in Diamond, East Bank Demerara (EBD) earlier this month and was at the time using a bullhorn urging people to vote on May 11.

Selman’s comments come a day after Jagdeo took to the podium at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) rally over the weekend at the Kitty Market Square and suggested that the Opposition stood to benefit from Crum-Ewing’s killing.

Mounting the PPP/C’s platform for the first time since resigning from APNU, Selman during an exclusive interview with the Guyana Chronicle yesterday stated that her conclusion has nothing to do with any political persuasion and points out that the slain man was in fact an opposition activist.

She suggested that the PPP/C would have absolutely nothing to gain from being a part of Crum-Ewing’s killing, saying that the analytical conclusion points to the Opposition benefiting.

GRANGER’S LEADERSHIP
Selman, during the brief interview with the Guyana Chronicle, also defended her decision to mount the PPP/C’s platform and fired back at the leadership of APNU, Brigadier (rtd) David Granger, in particular.
She was adamant that to date she has received no offers from the PPP/C, nor is she a member of the party.
In fact, Selman told the Guyana Chronicle, she frankly does not even know how to go about becoming a member of the PPP/C.

According to the former APNU Member of Parliament, who has been serving in the ranks of the Opposition since 2006, it is a policy such as free education and literacy that has attracted her to publicly support the PPP/C.

She told the Guyana Chronicle the political Opposition cannot seriously preach a pro-education stance, then chop chunks of allocation from the national expenditure that has been set aside specifically for education.

NO CHOICE
Confronted with the fact, she along with the other members of the Opposition voted against the allocation – Selman said she did not have a choice.
This is something the young Parliamentarian said needs to be reformed, since one is not allowed to voice internal opposition to any of the party’s position, whether it is agreed with or not.

Ranks cannot break the party position and vote conversely or they will be dealt with condignly, according to Selman.

Pointing to the dismal leadership provided in the National Assembly by Granger et al, Selman told the Guyana Chronicle that the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), under the leadership of Robert Corbin, would meet for hours on end before Parliamentary sittings, so as to allow for consensus positions to be taken.
This, she said, became a thing of the past under Granger’s leadership. According to Selman, when a Parliamentary sitting is called, the Opposition Members of Parliament would meet a half hour before the session actually begins at which point they are told what the voting position would be.

Such an ad hoc manner it was, according to Selman, that there were occasions where the ranks in the back benches, minutes before a vote, would be informed by the party’s Chief Whip, Amna Ally, who would turn around and signal to her colleagues whether it would be an affirmative or negative vote.

According to Selman, on matters related to finances, if a member voices a different opinion to that of Carl Greenidge, it would be in vain.
She explained that on matters of finance, he has been appointed ‘point man’ and so whenever he adopts a position, it is a hardline stance taken.
These, she said, were among the numerous instances that led to her recent resignation from Parliament.
Selman over the weekend donned the PPP/C colours and took to the podium to urge Guyanese to return the incumbent administration.
“Never allow yourself to be deceived by the APNU+Alliance For Change (AFC), stay far away…This party is for unity, not for racial division, this party is for progress and this is the party you should all vote for,” she stressed.
She also continued to express her dissatisfaction with her treatment from the APNU and urged the youths to get themselves educated about what the PPP/C has to offer and has been doing for the development of the country.

 

Replies sorted oldest to newest

"She was adamant that to date she has received no offers from the PPP/C, nor is she a member of the party.
In fact, Selman told the Guyana Chronicle, she frankly does not even know how to go about becoming a member of the PPP/C."

 

So, if she not a member, how did she get to speak on the podium?

FM

She looks very sad and dejected sitting next to fat boy....She was one of the MP's Ramjattan was alluding to that the PPP was targeting to buy out..... Ramjattan is a see far man.

 

FM
Last edited by Former Member
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

She looks very sad and dejected sitting next to fat boy....She was one of the MP's Ramjattan was alluding to that the PPP was targeting to buy out..... Ramjattan is a see far man.

 

that banna looks like a pork sausage in ketchup and mustard....no wonder Plumpy is not  to be seen in these pics. Imagine her in one of these PPP monkey suit... nah don't imagine...that would be cruel and unusual punishment.

 

Poor selman...being a twit with no brain makes one an easy door mat in the PPP.

FM
Last edited by Former Member

Just thinking about what Granger said in Corentyne that he will protect Berbicians from criminals. If this man has the magic weapon to wipe out  crimes, why did he not protect Crum E Wing? What is the use of having the weapon, if you can't use it. And don't  tell me is because he is not Rohee. He controls 99% of the votes in the Police Force. I think that he directed his Police to kill Crum E Wing to put the blame on the PPP. I hope that I am wrong.

FM
Originally Posted by Dondadda:

Just thinking about what Granger said in Corentyne that he will protect Berbicians from criminals. If this man has the magic weapon to wipe out  crimes, why did he not protect Crum E Wing? What is the use of having the weapon, if you can't use it. And don't  tell me is because he is not Rohee. He controls 99% of the votes in the Police Force. I think that he directed his Police to kill Crum E Wing to put the blame on the PPP. I hope that I am wrong.

 

It is quite possible that you are correct.

FM
Originally Posted by Dondadda:

Just thinking about what Granger said in Corentyne that he will protect Berbicians from criminals. If this man has the magic weapon to wipe out  crimes, why did he not protect Crum E Wing? What is the use of having the weapon, if you can't use it. And don't  tell me is because he is not Rohee. He controls 99% of the votes in the Police Force. I think that he directed his Police to kill Crum E Wing to put the blame on the PPP. I hope that I am wrong.

I do not know what is Mr Granger's strategy but the reality is that a crime reducing method exists.  Cities in the US once crime ridden reduced their crime rates dramatically that people are once again able to experience a good nite life.  In DC for example, they have regular routine patrols that grid the city. The cars all have their lights flashing at all time. That alone kept criminals in check. In guyana where we have few roads, minimum and very few escape routes, regular patrol in radio cars connected to a reliable 911 system can go a long way.

 

Mr Crumm was not under the protection of Mr Granger. Mr Crum died because the idea of gun violence in Guyana today is ubiquitous and it is a consequence of a failure of the administration. It is Rohee's charge to improve the justice system and enhance the quality of life of citizens. The number one reason governments exists is to protect citizens from undue infringement on their freedom and protection of their property. The PPP has failed horribly here.

FM
Originally Posted by HM_Redux:

She looks very sad and dejected sitting next to fat boy....She was one of the MP's Ramjattan was alluding to that the PPP was targeting to buy out..... Ramjattan is a see far man.

 

Well that is the $25 million FACE.  Wait you will see the $80 million face next year.

FM

Add Reply

×
×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×
×