Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo responded to protests regarding Melissa Atwell’s detention by stating that the issue lies with U.S. immigration authorities. He urged the opposition to protest the U.S. government instead of the Guyanese administration. Dr. Jagdeo clarified that the PPP government does not control U.S. immigration policies, and Atwell’s fate is determined solely by U.S. authorities.
On Thursday, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo advised opposition members to direct their protests toward the U.S. government regarding the detention of social media activist Melissa Atwell, rather than the Guyanese government. Dr. Jagdeo expressed that while protests are a democratic right of the citizens, the issue of Atwell’s detention falls solely under U.S. jurisdiction, and the public should not be misled into blaming the PPP government.
In conclusion, Dr. Jagdeo asserts that the detention of Melissa Atwell is an issue strictly within U.S. immigration purview and encourages the opposition to address their grievances toward U.S. policies. He clarifies that the Guyanese government has no influence over the situation and emphasizes that Atwell’s legal status in the U.S. is ultimately a matter for U.S. authorities. Furthermore, he reassures that the PPP’s reputation remains intact, irrespective of the public sentiment surrounding Atwell.
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