Everyone is asking, why would Jagdeo be claiming victory when he lost.? Why would Jagdeo be instructing the Top Cop to secure government buildings when he lost? The answer is simple.
Jagdeo has entered a phase of personal political survival. Having taken the PPP to three straight electoral losses; having personally installed the incompetent Irfaan Ali as Presidential Candidate; Jagdeo is expecting efforts to oust him as General Secretary to intensify, and is looking for a distraction.
Making a false declaration of victory, and then feinting outage when GECOM declares a victory for APNU-AFC is a sure way to create confusion. A sure way of diverting anger from him to others. The longer others are the focus of his supporters’ anger, the better is Jagdeo’s chances of surviving the move by Clement Rohee to oust him as General Secretary. Sadly, Jagdeo is risking peace and harmony in the country in order to advance his personal political agenda.
All Guyanese should ignore Jagdeo’s antics. The APNU-AFC internal numbers show a clear path to victory. Improved performance in Regions 4, 8, 9, and 10, along with little or no changes in Regions 1, 5, and 6, has guaranteed the Coalition an increased majority. Just remember, Jagdeo’s antics is for the benefit of his supporters. GECOM will soon throw cold water on him.