Cheddi Jagan's grandson working at Office of the President; rules out candidacy
| Cheddi Jagan III addressing the gathering at Babu John, Port Mourant on March 6. |
Cheddi Jagan III- the grandson of late President Cheddi Jagan- is now working at the Office of the President but he has ruled out being a candidate for the governing Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) in the upcoming election.
“I have no intentions of anything like that; all I am trying to do is focus on a legal career and carrying on the work of my grandfather… nothing in the works,” he said.
The recent Law graduate told demwaves.com that he has been working in the office of Presidential Advisor on Governance, Gail Teixeira since October 2010. That office is responsible for, among other things, Guyana’s reporting and compliance with international conventions.
Cheddi III defended his decision to work with the government, against the background of harsh criticisms by his father, Cheddi ‘Joey’ Jagan. While Joey has consistently praised his parents’ contribution to Guyana, he has been opposed to their leftist approach.
“My father always raised his three children to have a mind of their own and to think for themselves so I support our government and I support carrying on the work of my grandfather
Cheddi III briefly addressed the just under 2,000 persons who last Sunday gathered at Babu John, Port Mourant for a commemorative event in honour of late Presidents Cheddi and Janet Jagan.
He told the gathering that he has returned to serve Guyana and continue his grand-father’s legacy.
The youngest Jagan travelled with President Bharrat Jagdeo in the same vehicle to and from Babu John.
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