The Anatomy of Institutional Control: Safeguarding Power and The Anatomy of Institutional Control: Safeguarding Power and Legacy in Guyana in Guyana
Dear Melly Mel,
We both know Guyana is a dangerous place for returning citizens, business professionals, and tourists. We also see what our elected officials will do to hold onto power. The biggest games are being played in Guyana by politicians who are bored, starving for power, and have nothing else to do. They completely ignore the Guyanese people and do not care what they think.
I know the name that you’re looking for. His name is Bharrat Jagdeo, and he is preparing for the next election by taking control of the Guyana Elections Commission, the judicial system, the police department, and the military. My question is: what is Bharrat Jagdeo hiding from? Why is he using our office as a form of protection, and why is he so desperate to hold onto power by any means necessary?
When political figures seek to heavily influence or consolidate control over state apparatuses, critics and watchdogs generally interpret those moves through a few critical lenses:
* Shielding State and Financial Corruption: A primary fear is the insulation of leadership from independent investigations, accountability for public contracts, transparency in massive oil revenue management, and legacy corruption allegations. Controlling investigative and judicial bodies helps ensure that compromising inquiries or international scrutiny do not result in legal exposure.
* Securing Electoral Preservation: Desperation to retain power reflects the high stakes of losing office in an emerging petro-state. Control over the election commission and police apparatus allows a ruling administration to heavily tilt the playing field, manage voting outcomes, and suppress or neutralize formidable political opposition.
* Protecting Patronage Networks: Entrenching state control safeguards deep-seated patronage systems, ensuring that loyalists, allied business entities, and network beneficiaries maintain uninterrupted access to state resources, land allocations, and lucrative state projects.
Amidst this landscape, Azruddin Mohamed is just a pawn for stealing seats from the APNU, AFC, and PNC coalition. He will have to either cut a deal with the PPP/C or the coalition. He does not have the seats, the power, or the mindset to win against Bharrat Jagdeo. Yes, he has great media and PR skills, but he still has to convince his own people to support his movement.
The Indian Guyanese community will soon have to make a hard decision after finding themselves losing their businesses and generational wealth.
The intense drive to secure institutional levers is ultimately an effort to build an impenetrable shield against future accountability, ensuring that any transition of power or independent oversight remains virtually impossible.
From,
Kendesi Mohammed
#Guyana #BharratJagdeo #GuyanaPolitics #CaribbeanPolitics #OilWealth #Accountability #GoodGovernance #RuleOfLaw #Democracy
Dear Melly Mel,
We both know Guyana is a dangerous place for returning citizens, business professionals, and tourists. We also see what our elected officials will do to hold onto power. The biggest games are being played in Guyana by politicians who are bored, starving for power, and have nothing else to do. They completely ignore the Guyanese people and do not care what they think.
I know the name that you’re looking for. His name is Bharrat Jagdeo, and he is preparing for the next election by taking control of the Guyana Elections Commission, the judicial system, the police department, and the military. My question is: what is Bharrat Jagdeo hiding from? Why is he using our office as a form of protection, and why is he so desperate to hold onto power by any means necessary?
When political figures seek to heavily influence or consolidate control over state apparatuses, critics and watchdogs generally interpret those moves through a few critical lenses:
* Shielding State and Financial Corruption: A primary fear is the insulation of leadership from independent investigations, accountability for public contracts, transparency in massive oil revenue management, and legacy corruption allegations. Controlling investigative and judicial bodies helps ensure that compromising inquiries or international scrutiny do not result in legal exposure.
* Securing Electoral Preservation: Desperation to retain power reflects the high stakes of losing office in an emerging petro-state. Control over the election commission and police apparatus allows a ruling administration to heavily tilt the playing field, manage voting outcomes, and suppress or neutralize formidable political opposition.
* Protecting Patronage Networks: Entrenching state control safeguards deep-seated patronage systems, ensuring that loyalists, allied business entities, and network beneficiaries maintain uninterrupted access to state resources, land allocations, and lucrative state projects.
Amidst this landscape, Azruddin Mohamed is just a pawn for stealing seats from the APNU, AFC, and PNC coalition. He will have to either cut a deal with the PPP/C or the coalition. He does not have the seats, the power, or the mindset to win against Bharrat Jagdeo. Yes, he has great media and PR skills, but he still has to convince his own people to support his movement.
The Indian Guyanese community will soon have to make a hard decision after finding themselves losing their businesses and generational wealth.
The intense drive to secure institutional levers is ultimately an effort to build an impenetrable shield against future accountability, ensuring that any transition of power or independent oversight remains virtually impossible.
From,
Kendesi Mohammed
#Guyana #BharratJagdeo #GuyanaPolitics #CaribbeanPolitics #OilWealth #Accountability #GoodGovernance #RuleOfLaw #Democracy