Owning the Government is not going to be easy work, says Political leader of the Unity Labour Party (ULP) Dr. Ralph Gonsalves.{{more}}
Addressing ULP supporters at the partyâs National Convention last Sunday, Gonsalves outlined what he termed as seven essentials for owning the Government.
âOwning the Government is rewarding, but it is not easy,â he said.
âJust saying you own the Government is not enough,â he continued, adding there were certain things that must be done.
The first bit of advice Gonsalves issued was for supporters and members to own the party.
âAmong other things, this means being involved in the partyâs structures, including being engaged in the partyâs activities,â the Prime Minister said.
He urged all ULP supporters to remain committed, adding that the partyâs base had thousands of supporters.
The second is for all ULP members and supporters to become active in community and church groups.
âIn that way, party members and supporters could assist in building country at the elemental level and win others by being involved,â said Gonsalves.
He noted that owning the Government requires the full understanding of the partyâs vision, philosophy and practical policies.
âKnow the vision; know the Manifesto,â Gonsalves said.
Party supporters were also told that they needed to have a firm understanding of the countryâs Constitution and the Governmentâs functions.
âOwning the Government means lifting yourself and doing best for you and your family,â the political leader continued.
He added that persons need to begin being in solidarity with one another.
âIt hurts me when people in Labour Party fighting one another and pulling down one another; we not suppose to be doing that,â Gonsalves contended.
And, finally, he added that owning the Government meant that people need to be critical of it when necessary and desirable, while defending and promoting it always.
âWhen you sit down and talk inside your councils, you must not hold back your tongue on criticism of the Government.â
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February 15, 2011
‘Just saying you own the Government is not enough’