Proud Indo-Guyanese Call On Dr. Irfaan Ali To End The ‘Unlawful Arrest and ‘Bogus Charges’ Of Afro-Guyanese

The Mayor of Georgetown City Council, His Worship Ubraj Narine, called on the President of Guyana, Dr. Irfaan Ali, to end the illegal and bogus arrests against Afro-Guyanese citizens. 

“The unlawful arrest of Afro Guyanese in Guyana is becoming more prevalent since the new Government has taken office. Former Minister Volda Ann Lawrence was arrested yesterday, then placed on a $100,000 bail for bogus charges with no substantial evidence,” said a statement from the mayor.  

While Narine reminded the President, Irfaan Ali, of his commitment to work with all Guyanese and unite the country through example. Recent events have shown a commitment to do otherwise. 

“I call on President Ali to stand by his words, which he pledged that he is willing to work with all Guyanese in bringing the country together. He stated that he wishes to lead by example, but he has shown otherwise in recent events,” said the mayor. 

Narine has gone on to detail his dissatisfaction with the PPP regime and point out that they’re not above the law, but should instead respect the rights of every Guyanese citizen equally. He also made note of the poor precedent being set for the younger generations of Guyana. 

Please see the full statement below. 

Media Release || City Mayor Blasts President Ali – Slams “Bogus Charges” “I call on President Ali to stand by his words, which he pledged that he is willing to work with all Guyanese in bringing the country together. He stated that he wishes to lead by example, but in recent events, he has shown otherwise.

The unlawful arrest of Afro Guyanese in Guyana is becoming more prevalent since the new Government has taken office. Former Minister Volda Ann Lawrence was arrested yesterday, then placed on a $100,000 bail for bogus charges with no substantial evidence.The PPP lead Government has once again shown the Guyanese people that the power they have is above the law.

Their Regime has once again shown us that they are willing to harass, manipulate, discriminate and control the Guyanese population by creating division amongst our people. A political tactic they have once again brought forward from ancient history.I am a Proud Indo Guyanese, and this is the 21st Century, I cannot sit and watch as our Afro Brothers and Sisters continue to be treated as they are anything less than Human Beings. It is unfair, unjust and inhumane that we are one people, one nation, one destiny and this is how the Government wishes to carry on the Guyanese legacy.

While the PPP lead Government have the police force harassing innocent Afro Guyanese, we still await Justice for the Henry Boys and Haresh Singh, also what about the rate of abuse and murder of our Guyanese women? What is being done to protect our children from the predators who seek to take their innocents? What about the COVID-19 measures? While we await the Government to deal with more pressing matters, they have our Police Force busy hunting and harassing innocent Afro Guyanese.

When does it end? What are we teaching our young? Is this the country we wish to continue to foster? Is this the Guyana we want to live in? We need to come together as One people, One Nation and One Destiny. We cannot allow the older generation to continue to spread hate, Division and destruction in our Beloved Country. The Mayor and City Council is willing to live in love and unity for the development of the City of Georgetown and at large Guyana.

We cannot sit idly by as our Citizens suffer. With that said, I call on the United Nation, the diplomatic community and CARICOM to cease the silence on the racial attacks on the Afro Guyanese community in Guyana.We must protect not one, but all our Guyanese people no matter their ethnicity”.

His Worship Ubraj NarineMayor,

Georgetown City Council