The effect the PPP/C strategy is having on youths in the other main political party

Within recent times, we have witnessed not exactly an exodus but a noticeable movement of individuals away from the APNU/AFC Coalition. Certain determinants appears to have influenced and are influencing a subtle but direct and deep change in the coalition, in general, and the PNC/R, in particular. These include: leadership; a new and awakening political consciousness among party members; the push, by some members, for greater internal democracy in the PNC/Coalition; dissatisfaction, on the part of members, about representation by the opposition at the national level; fear of the unknown, and the political strategy of the ruling party, PPP/C. A random search for the key determinants among the aforementioned factors would probably select any one of those elements as a key factor depending on focus of writer. Leadership is essential for the growth and development of an organization. In fact, there are certain necessary governing rules for effective leadership. In essence, it is the foundation upon which every other part of an organization rest and the center of attraction around which all other things revolve; effective leadership could be the difference between defeat and victory. Without it there can be no coherence; no force. Often, the cultures of political organisations are shaped by the personalities of their leaders. However, in the case of the coalition, there does appear to be a challenge with leadership.

It can be easily argued that an organisation’s communication channel is its critical vulnerability. Every word spoken on behalf of the party has to be in sync with the general philosophy, message and thrust of the party. And, as a matter of course, the party assigns speaking roles to specific individuals under clear guidance and instructions from its leadership. This