Opposition PNC Leader Aubrey Norton has defended former PNC General Secretary Hamilton Green, arguing that his remarks on rigged elections were taken out of context. Norton emphasized that Green’s statements, made during a press conference on Thursday, were hypothetical and underscored Green’s veteran political acumen in choosing his words.
Norton clarified that Green’s remarks should not tarnish the image of the PNC despite its historical electoral controversies, including the recent rigging of the General election by supporters of the PNC party in 2020. Additionally, Norton pointed out that several PNC affiliates face electoral fraud charges.
Aubrey Norton can say whatever he likes to defend Hamilton Green. The voters in Guyana know Green is telling the truth that the PNC has been rigging elections since 1966.
Only three years ago, the PNC supporters were caught red-handed trying to rig the general election in 2020.
The world should thank Hamilton Green for exposing the PNC as a party specializing in rigging elections, thus confirming that the PNC can never win fair elections in Guyana.
Letting the cat out of the bag, Hamilton Green has exposed the PNC as a party specializing in rigging elections.
Aubrey Norton knows full well that the PNC label of rigging elections will not go away.
However, Aubrey Norton had a unique opportunity to distance himself from Hamilton Green, but instead, he made a cardinal mistake by supporting Hamilton Green, the master rigger of Guyanese elections.
During an event commemorating the 101st birth anniversary of Linden Forbes Burnham, who was regarded as the king of rigging elections in the 1960s until his death, Hamilton Green, a former Prime Minister under the Burnham government, suggested using election rigging to remove the ruling PPP/C Administration. Green’s statements have since attracted disgust and outrage reactions among the voters in Guyana, with Norton defending them and emphasizing the importance of context.
However, James Bond, a member of the PNC, distanced himself from Green’s remarks, emphasizing support for free and fair elections and democratic processes.
Attorney General Anil Nandlall condemned Green’s remarks, stating they undermine democracy and the rule of law. Nandlall hinted at the possibility of repealing the act granting Green a substantial pension, questioning its justification given Green’s controversial statements and their potential impact on Guyana’s stability.
Despite his controversial remarks, Nandlall highlighted the irony of Green receiving a significant pension, suggesting that an act of parliament can be repealed to address such concerns. He questioned why taxpayers should fund Green’s pension, especially considering his statements that could potentially harm Guyana and its people.
