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highlights treatment of Amna Ally, even in death, as last straw
Even as he saw the proverbial writings on the wall to part ways with the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), the last straw for Daniel Seeram was the party’s treatment of one of its most dedicated soldiers—Amna Ally. Even in death, Seeram said Ally’s legacy was not honoured in a manner befitting of the political titan she was. Taking this into account, Seeram revealed during a recent interview on the Starting Point Podcast, that he decided to sever ties with the PNCR.
During the interview, Seeram, who has not relinquished his post as the PNCR’s appointed Region Four Chairman, shared his reasons for crossing over to the PPP/C regime.
Seeram said, “The PNC which I joined in January 2020 is not the same PNC that we see right now. We see something completely different, something completely void of most of the standards and morals that I would have, you know, aligned with. And it has become totally unattractive.”
According to the former Guyana Defense Force Captain, the PNCR is in such a state that it repels progressive thinking and meaningful contributions from youths. He lamented that there are many young, bright minds within the party that continue to be sidelined. Even those who choose to “fight the good fight”, Seeram said they are not recognized for their efforts, and are in some cases, stagnated. This state of affairs, he said, falls squarely on the leadership.
Of all the struggles he had to contend with, Seeram said the most embarrassing of them all was the treatment of Amna Ally who gave 50 years of her life to the party.
“But when you saw how she was treated, even in death, by the current leadership of the party, it makes one wonder, right, what is really going on, that’s one. And two, what is there really to stay for or work towards? And I believe that that was the straw that broke the camel’s back for me,” said Seeram.
While he described his relationship with the PNC to be of a cordial nature when he first started, Seeram said things took a turn “under new leadership.” He said there was no direction provided regarding regional development, specifically for Region Four. Seeram said his work as Chairman was guided by the PNC’s manifesto along with guidance from former President, David Granger, former Minister of State Joseph Harmon and the late Amna Ally.
Apart from these persons, Seeram said, “There was nothing coming out of the party in terms of where they wanted to see Region Four go or what they wanted to see done.”
The politician said many strong members within the PNC, particularly over the past couple of years, tried their utmost to contribute to the direction for Region Four and many other matters “but it fell on deaf ears at all times.” Seeram said, “It’s quite a sad situation to see a mighty party such as the PNC being put in this current position. And I say this with a very heavy heart…”
