Burnham and Jagdeo: Abuse of Power in Guyana
A letter to the editor argues that Guyana has a history of leaders abusing political power. The author compares Forbes Burnham and Bharrat Jagdeo despite their different eras and parties. Both are accused of consolidating power over the institutions meant to limit them.
<p>Dear Editor, Guyana has never had a simple relationship with the exercise of political power. From independence to the oil age, the country produced leaders who promised to transform the nation while accumulating extraordinary power over the institutions meant to restrain them. Forbes Burnham and Bharrat Jagdeo belong to different generations and different political parties. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kaieteurnewsonline.com/2026/09/09/burnham-and-jagdeo-abuse-of-power-in-guyana/">Burnham and Jagdeo: Abuse of Power in Guyana</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kaieteurnewsonline.com">Kaieteur News</a>.</p>
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