After healthy deliberations the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Alliance For Change, late this evening, concluded a meeting called to deal primarily with the principle of Rotation within the Party’s structure, the criteria for the selection of Presidential and Prime Ministerial candidates and the examination of the very difficult issue of race and racial voting patterns, prevalent in Guyanese politics and public life. The group also discussed how this impacts the functioning of our own Party.
In the interest of maintaining ethnic harmony within our party, the NEC also agreed to put in place a standing panel to deal with issues related to ethnic relations, diversity, ethics and compliance for members within the AFC. The panel will adhere to the founding principles of the Alliance for Change and promote sustainable unification of all Guyanese people.
The Alliance For Change came out of the meeting united having reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of Rotation of its top two candidates for the 2011 election bid. The democratic voting process was carried by a vote from local, regional and international representatives of the NEC who participated in the deliberations.
Regional and international party groups were officially mandated to nominate candidates for the Presidential and Prime Ministerial positions, after which the NEC will make recommendations to its National Conference scheduled for later in the year.
The recommended criteria for selection for candidates from the subcommittee tasked with identifying the slate of candidates was unanimously adopted. The National Executive Council reaffirmed its total commitment to forging compatible alliances.
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