Portrayal of a strained Central Government - Georgetown municipality relationship is a one-sided narrative
I write in response to the recent letter by City Councilor, Lelon Saul, which is replete with empty rhetoric, false narratives, and misguided assertions about President Irfaan Ali and his administration. Councilor Saul’s depiction of President Ali’s public engagements as mere theatrics is both misleading and unfair.
Saul’s portrayal of a strained relationship between the Central Government and the Georgetown municipality is a onesided narrative that overlooks the genuine efforts made by the Central Government to collaborate on urban development projects. If there are issues of inefficiency and mismanagement within the municipality, it is the responsibility of local leadership to address them, not to deflect blame onto the Central Government.
Moreover, Councilor Saul’s criticism of the President’s engagement with Bourda Market vendors highlights a fundamental misunderstanding of leadership. The President’s direct interaction with citizens to address their concerns demonstrates a commitment to responsive governance, something that should be applauded rather than condemned.
Instead of using his platform to undermine the Central Government, Councilor Saul should focus on addressing the real issues plaguing Georgetown. The city continues to struggle with garbage pileups, financial mismanagement, and poor service delivery. Despite receiving billions in taxes and subventions, the city remains bankrupt. Why are the residents of Georgetown not receiving the quality of services they deserve?
I urge Councilor Saul to dedicate more of his time to fulfilling his responsibilities—providing basic services to the people of the city—instead of hiding behind his pen to make baseless criticisms of the President, a man who has walked the walk.