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The Alliance For Change wishes to place on record its commendation of the efforts of the joint services for their diligence and success in their most recent against the “Fine Man” gang. Events such as these are not ones for jubilation or celebration, but for relief, thankfulness, and introspection.
It is apposite to note however that despite the capture of several members of the gang the conditions, which spawned the rise and activities of this, and other gangs, remain ever present in our society. The AFC, and other stakeholders, have been advocating for a thorough review of all of the causes of crime and insecurity in Guyana that will hopefully lead to an understanding and elimination of the root causes which trigger and drive violent crime. So far these calls have fallen on deaf ears. The socio-economic and political conditions which exist, and which are not being properly and adequately addressed by government, will continue to generate delinquency, divisiveness, and the eventual destruction of the fabric of our state; unless there is a new consciousness that leads to true inclusivity in the manner in which we organize, manage, and make decisions on national affairs.
In this regard, the AFC is particularly disappointed that since the convening of the Stakeholders’ Engagement earlier in the year that little progress has been made in the direction of forging a more inclusive, transparent, and deliberative approach to the many problems that fertilise the seeds of despair, hopelessness and discrimination that exist throughout every community in Guyana, and which sprout into the type of crimes we witness and experience today.
For more information contact:
AFC PR
623-8924
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