Nothing to hide

Aug 28, 2026 Features / Columnists, The GHK Lall Column

(Kaieteur News) – Pres. Ali has said that he has nothing to hide about his farm tucked away inside Long Creek on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. Comforts me to hear that statement. Having made his representation, the president is now obligated to go further. Beyond his words would be a good beginning.

There’s a spot of problem. In his six years at the helm, Pres. Ali has said many things that rang loud. Thereafter, there was difficulty locating him. To attach actions to his assertions. To glean from follow-ups that he was diligent in delivering. That is, what he said and what he placed before the public matched up. It’s a big piece of land that farm. A farm of that size with all those competition calibre creatures should have a paper trail longer than the Linden Highway. Considering the luxurious State-well-fed, well-housed, and well-cared for-in which the flora and fauna on the president’s farm laze around in contented serenity, it must cost many millions to maintain that lifestyle for the farm creatures. Not to forget the staff that attends to them foot-to-foot and around the clock. They also don’t come cheap. I think of land receipts, bank loans, and abundant records. To help the president keep track of his farm. Whether it’s his hobby or a side business to supplement his meagre income, lots of juice are required for its upkeep. Lighted. Mowed. Cleaned. Perfumed. Heated. Cooled. Replenished. Endless.