Ramjattan to seek re-election as AFC Leader

With the AFC set to hold its National Executive Conference (NEC) later this month, party leader Khemraj Ramjattan yesterday stated that he will run for the position again amid signs that some of its members want those holding key positions in the coalition government to come off the party’s executive.

It will be the party’s first NEC since it entered office in a coalition with APNU and questions have surfaced about how the party can effectively represent its views when its senior leaders occupy the office of Prime Minister and several Cabinet positions. However, at a party press conference yesterday, AFC leaders who hold Cabinet positions were adamant that both roles could be performed simultaneously and Ramjattan said his record speaks for itself.

“I want to suspect that I do have some experience now that I am a minister and that will only enhance the position and yes, I certainly will go forward,” Ramjattan said when asked if he will again run for leader if nominated.