Granger defends exclusion of stalwarts

…says PNCR has taken a bold step forward in positioning youths
Undaunted by the fallout over the dropping of several key figures from parliament, PNCR leader and former President David Granger said the party has made a bold step forward with its selection of MPs.

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In a statement Tuesday Granger said the composition of the list of candidates extracted to be representatives in the next Parliament is the face of the future and will empower a new generation of leaders.

He said the PNCR has always advocated that young people are essential to Guyana’s development.
“An integral task of leadership is to groom and mould the leaders of the future. In this regard, the PNCR has demonstrated, more than any other political entity in Guyana, that it is prepared to take the bold and decisive initiative to prepare for the future,” Granger noted.

He said on Leader numerous occasions, he said that young people must be prepared to take up the mantle of leadership.

He alluded to an address he made to the first annual Youth Empowerment Summitwhen he said “you (young people) will become the muscle and the brains of this nation… you need to be provided with the knowledge and skills needed to transform the nation.” Granger said the PNCR has kept, and will continue to keep, its promise to the youth of Guyana.

For the PNCR, Granger said public service, not merely parliamentary service, is the priority. The party he said has been listening to its members and supporters and is aware of what is happening in the towns and villages all across the country. “Providing service to the people is our priority and our new parliamentarians and elected leaders at all levels will be expected to actively serve and represent their various constituencies.
We are rebuilding and strengthening the PNCR. Our Party will be 63 years old this year and remains committed to making Guyana a more socially cohesive nation. The PNCR is convinced that greater national unity and a strong and united party will bring greater national benefits for all the people of Guyana,” the PNCR leader said.

He said the new parliamentarians, along with senior leaders and members of the PNCR will fan-out across the country to rebuild and strengthen the Party in advance of the upcoming local government elections.

“The PNCR made a contract with the people of Guyana 63 years ago. We shall continue to fulfill our obligation to the nation both through the legislative process in the National Assembly and in the country at large.
We will continue to work with other parties; trade unions; private sector and civil society to realise our common quest to make Guyana one nation. Our Party is continually renewing itself to give voice to people from every part of this country and every part of our great diaspora, ensuring the ‘good life’ for Guyanese, ” he added.

Below is a list of the coalition Candidates for Parliament: