The Alliance For Change has noted the unwarranted and ongoing attacks against newly elected Speaker of the National Assembly Raphael Trotman by members of the PPP/C and is urging those involved to desist from such behavior.

The PPP/C will do well to recognise that a larger percentage of the Guyanese electorate voted to not have a PPP/C government. It was this action of the Guyanese people that gave the opposition a majority in the House thus allowing Trotman to be elected as Speaker of the Tenth Parliament.

No amount of ‘howling in the wind’ can alter the fact that Guyanese, through the power of the ballot have said that they need change. The onus is now on their elected representatives to honour the call of the people.

Time would be better served if those vainly trying to find fault with Trotman should redirect their efforts towards ensuring that the present Parliament delivers on its mandate to hold the government accountable and provide the people of this country with laws that are in the best interest of all the people and not ministers of government.

Trotman has served previous Parliaments of Guyana with distinction and dignity and these are the characteristics, coupled with his knowledge of Parliamentary procedures gained through over 10 years in the Assembly and brilliance as an Attorney that have caused the majority of members of the National Assembly to place such immense trust in him.

The AFC is confident that Trotman will fulfill his duties as Speaker of the House with diligence and humility and that he will be fair and true to the oath he took thereby bringing greater honour to himself, his family, the National Assembly and the AFC.

The AFC is urging Members of Parliament not to be side-tracked by the whining of persons who behave like spoilt brats who have had their toy taken away.

There is much that this Parliament must accomplish if Guyana is to move forward in peace and unity.

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