Presidency condemns Ramsammy

The Ministry of the Presidency (MOTP), on Monday, condemned former Agriculture Minister, Dr. Leslie Ramsammy for deliberately attempting to draw the good name of President David Granger into disrepute by peddling false and misleading information. MOTP is now demanding an apology.

Dr. Ramsammy, who served under the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at a time when Sugar Industry was on the verge of collapse, in an article titled ‘Dishonesty, indecency and no integrity are hallmarks of the Grangerled APNU+AFC,’ chronicled a series of falsehoods about President Granger. These falsehoods were published in the Letter columns in the January 18, 2020 Edition of the Kaieteur News and as an editorial, published in the January 16, 2020 Edition of the Citizens’ Report.

“Dr. Ramsammy’s missive seems perfectly timed to not only spread misinformation, but to cause confusion in the society and to foster hatred for the legitimate President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana,” MOTP said as it challenged news outlets to factcheck information before publishing. It said Ramsammy’s utterances must be condemned by all rightthinking sections of the society as anything less would indicate acceptance for the Office of the Presidency and the sitting Head of State to be treated with scant regard, all aimed at creating mischief in the society.

In setting the record straight, MOTP made it pellucid that President Granger does not direct or interfere in the discussions or consultations on the tuition fees charged at the University of Guyana (UG). The issue of tuition, the ministry, underscored is dealt with solely by the duly constituted UG Council. “The David Grangerled administration has enabled the University to conduct its business without interference. This is a stark difference to what obtained under the previous administration which in July and August 2014, “approved” the hike in tuition fees at UG,” it said.

(Guyana Chronicle)