Dear Editor,
The International Decade for People of African Descent Assembly, Guyana (IDPADA-G) would like to quash a rumour of a personnel change in the position of IDPADA-G’s Chief Executive Officer broadcast at a recent press conference.
Ms. Roxanne Myers was engaged through an open and transparent process unlike what seems to be the norm or absent elsewhere. Additionally, IDPADA-G as a collective will not subject itself to the machinations of those who are not inherently associated with the goals of the decade and
are naturally alien to the experiences and aspirations of the people of African descent.
It is important to emphasise that, like every citizen of Guyana, Ms. Myers has a right to work protected by the constitution of Guyana and enshrined in the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. This right should not be threatened by veiled aspersions.
IDPADA-G hastens to assure the public that we are proud of Ms. Myers’ contributions to IDPADA-G and, should the opportunity arise, we would be honoured to have her in the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Myers is a highly skilled, principled professional of impeccable integrity and unassailable rectitude. We are grateful for her service in support of our mission at this time, especially when there is no financial incentive for her to commit to this organisation.
Yours truly,
IDPADA-G
