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Those elections defined the democratic political landscape and propelled the PPP back into the seat of governance.Though some may differ with this perspective, one cannot dispel the discontent and anger experienced by a large majority of Africans who felt that their interests were not best served by the PPP-led administration. As such, governance was stymied by protests, boycotts and a general atmosphere of rebellion which eventually resulted in a court ruling and a shortened term of office for the incumbents following vitiation of the 1997 elections.The PPP, whether because of the statistical majority of Indian supporters or their inherent policies,[url=http://www.cheapbaseballjerseys.us@#$%&/]Cheap Baseball Jerseys[/url], rebounded strongly and won every single election thereafter. In the meantime, the PNC experimented with several strategies to woo the majority in their corner. The enactment of a reform component was regarded as a master stroke since the move incorporated a wide cross section of civil society with an all-inclusive agenda. If the results of that election are used as the yardstick, the electorate refused to buy in to the ploy, and once again the PPP was reelected.The acrimony between the opposition groups and the incumbency continued unabated especially under the Janet Jagan government and subsequently,[url=http://www.cheapjerseysline.us@#$%&/]Cheap Jerseys[/url], Bharrat Jagdeo rule.  The PNC Reform also hit a brick wall after several members of the Reform component opted out following the failed bid of Vincent Alexander to the leadership seat. Then there was the Raphael Trotman/Hoyte imbroglio which preceded the Vincent Alexander brouhaha. The general consensus then was that the PNC under Robert Corbin was doomed into political oblivion.Whether it was a rabbit out of their hat or a well constructed move, the PNC held its General Congress where several prominent politicians contested for the leadership. Politicians of integrity the likes of Carl Greenidge, Faith Harding and David Granger contested, with the latter politician acceding to the helm. David Granger?s entry into hardcore politics was criticized in some quarters while others dismissed his presence as another PNC dream vision. Quietly, unobtrusively and without much fanfare, the former Brigadier of the Guyana Defence Force was installed into the central political mix even as elections loomed.No one could deny the intense, intelligent and well structured campaign conducted by Mr. Granger nor his acute administrative proclivities that shone out during the election period. He refused to descend into gutter politics,[url=http://www.baseballgreet@#$%&/]Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer Jersey[/url], despite being harangued by his opponents.Also notably, Mr. Granger conducted a campaign devoid of adequate funds, but astutely utilized the available internet and other technologies to fill the financial void.  Admittedly, his impact on the electorate was also enhanced by the large numbers that felt excluded from national resources and were willing to effect the necessary change but for the unavailability of someone of astute leadership abilities. Mr. Granger presented that option.The results of those elections are historic, since for the first time in the history of this nation the opposition forces control the National Assembly. Mr. Granger failed to win the Presidency but undeniably, his influence and administrative savvy has created a political first and what could reasonably be regarded as the closest to the power sharing model being sought.Parliament will soon convene and each political group will be constrained to discuss all statutes and legislative policies and then vote on what is best for the nation. Certainly, the one party, totalitarian arrangement has been dispelled in one fell swoop. President Ramotar is in a unique position to effectively start a reconciliatory, all-inclusive process where all citizens will experience a feeling of belonging; where the country?s resources must be enjoyed by all groups. This will not be an easy task especially when one considers that we are operating within a plural society and with groups of distinct cultures, beliefs and wants.Indeed, the electorate has placed our politicians before the firing squad and they must deliver. The next year or so will certainly define the fate of this nation. All must now bend their backs towards the goal of unity and production, otherwise we must resigned ourselves to the most horrible of fates, irrespective of which political, party we support.

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