As an ordinary citizen who is sick and tired of the nasty politicking that goes on in this country, I am greatly disappointed with the behaviour of the executive members of the main opposition party. Firstly, their absenteeism from Parliament when important matters are put before the house including anti-piracy and rising food prices is clearly a representation of their lack of ability to serve their purpose.

Guyanese, no matter which political party they support are all faced with effects of the rising food prices and while the ruling party is doing its bit to help us all, the PNC top members are using the situation to gain political points.

The recent protest actions and absenteeism from Parliament are just plain wickedness because it appears that they are just using their supporters as scapegoats to get into power. Imagine, Mr. Corbin telling his people Jagdeo is causing the food price increases and VAT is killing poor people?

The world over is facing severe hike in food prices and while we are lucky to be able to access food no matter how high the costs are, others in countries like Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago and India are almost killing each other to get food.

The prices for nearly all items particularly rice, flour, milk, potatoes and meat have all sky-rocketed yet Guyanese are buying these items on a daily basis. Any sensible citizen who reads the newspapers and watches the television can see that the increase in food prices is not a Guyana thing, it’s a global crisis.

It is rather appalling that the PNCR executives decided to protest and call for the government to address the food price situation just a day after President Jagdeo announced additional actions to cushion the impact on Guyanese. I would like to know if Mr. Corbin and his members are given power today, what would be their plan(s) to ‘address’ the food price increase and stop Guyanese from suffering?

Guyanese need to rise above the politicking and work to achieve what we really want as individuals and citizens of this land.
A. WONG