…says “deceit” within PNC ranks made decision to switch support easier

Current A Partnership for National Unity/Neighbourhood Democratic Council (APNU/NDC) Councillor Trevon Chichester said his decision to support the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) was made following what he described as the “revelation of deceit” within the People’s National Congress (PNC). Chichester, in a social media post on Friday, said he was not promised any position or benefit in exchange for his decision and rejected suggestions that his move was motivated by political power or personal gain.

“For the record, I was not promised anything, not even a Beharry Bullet,” Chichester said. “I made a choice, one that was made easy after the revelation of deceit.” He said he had come to the realisation that the “monster” he had been told existed within the Government was, in his view, present within the ranks of the PNC. Chichester said his decision was based on his commitment to his community and country, arguing that if he had been motivated by power or position, he would have remained in the PNC and worked harder within the party. Instead, he said, he chose to devote his efforts to helping his community and directing residents to Government programmes and services from which they could benefit. “I have chosen to support the PPP/C with vigor and total commitment,” he said. Chichester also criticised opposition politicians who he claimed, publicly condemn the Government while benefiting from opportunities and services available under the current administration. According to Chichester, the Government has been providing opportunities for Guyanese to improve their circumstances, while he acknowledged that such opportunities do not guarantee immediate wealth. “No, you won’t turn a millionaire overnight. No, you may not get a house plus land right away, but you can get the money and technical support to build a business and run it successfully,” he said. He also compared the record of the PPP/C with that of the APNU+AFC (Alliance For Change) administration between 2015 and 2020, questioning how much of the promises made by both political groupings had been fulfilled.