In a powerful message Today , Glen Lall, a prominent businessman and advocate for transparency, has declared that the time for silence in Guyana is over. He urged every Guyanese citizen to take a stand against the current oil contract with ExxonMobil, calling for it to be placed on the ballot paper for a vote on September 1st.
Lall emphasized that the days of relying on the three major political parties—the PPP, PNC, and AFC—for dignity, decency, and honesty are finished. He called on citizens to unite and demand a fair share of the nation’s oil wealth, specifically advocating for a minimum 25% royalty instead of the current 2% that he described as “miserable” and “shameful.”
“Let you vote. Let me vote. Let every Guyanese vote for what we want from this wealth God Almighty has blessed us with,” Lall stated passionately. He highlighted the benefits that a 25% royalty could bring, including real salaries, quality education, modernized healthcare, improved infrastructure, and the creation of jobs.
Lall painted a stark picture of the consequences of inaction, warning that accepting the current arrangement would mean continued poverty and limited opportunities for future generations. “If we sit down and accept this 2% misery, then be prepared to live with that same old salary, cash grants, and vouchers,” he cautioned.
Describing the oil as a potential blessing that has turned into a curse due to the greed of politicians, Lall urged citizens to recognize their power. “This vote is your voice. This ballot is your power,” he declared, calling for unity among the people.
He reiterated that politicians are servants of the people, not their masters. “We are the owners of this land, this oil, and this future,” he asserted, encouraging citizens to stand up and make their voices heard.
Lall concluded with a rallying cry: “What will it be, 2% on poverty or 25% on prosperity?” He urged everyone to share his message across the nation, emphasizing the importance of collective action for a brighter future.
This call to action has resonated widely, and as the date approaches, many Guyanese are expected to join the movement for a referendum on the oil contract to ensure that the nation benefits from its natural resources.
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