To Retired Justice Claudette Singh, with concern

Dear Justice Singh,
Justice may be defined as the maintenance or administration of what is just, especially by the impartial adjustment of conflicting claims or the assignment of merited rewards or punishments (MW). Justice in itself is true, it’s factual, it’s impartial, it’s fair, it’s righteous and with reason.

In order for justice to be true, the wielder of the gavel must always be true to themselves. Madam Justice (retired), I don’t know you personally but you seem to be questioning yourself and your decisions a lot. You must reflect on yourself, put yourself in the shoes of fellow Guyanese and ask yourself what would you have done or how would you have reacted. Only then you will find true, unquestionable justice. Justice for the people, the way it ought to be.

Justice is always factual and doesn’t head the attention of misfitted opinions. Madam Justice (retired), I don’t know you much but I believe that you were trained to sift through data and separate the facts from the flim-flam.

It is a fact (I know that you know it) that the Joiner of List earned a seat and that the PPP/C was the leader by a large figure halfway through the verification of the Region Four SoPs, the final region to verify I should add. Isn’t it a fact that the constitutional process was breached by RO Mingo and even twisted after acting Chief Justice George handed down direct orders on the continuation of the verification process for Region Four SoPs? Isn’t it a fact that the argument of substantial compliance was defeated and it was made clear that the process must be continued legitimately? Isn’t it evident that foul play was uncovered when Volda Lawrence had signed the Form 24 (declaration) for a falsified Region Four? Should I list more of these daunting facts?

Madam Chairwoman, justice is always impartial and fair. It knows only what is right and that which benefits everyone, in this case, the nation of Guyana. Once again, Justice (retired), I do not know you that well but I know that you have a conscience and I urge you to let it be your guide.

I know the pressure is all on you because of the way the system is set up but based on the qualities of the title you bear, you can rationally present facts to support your decisions without seeming partisan. I must say that you’re showcasing unjustifiable partiality and putting an entire nation on the brink of chaos. Just think about it from this perspective retired wielder of the gravel. Don’t forget your training.

Justice (retired) Singh, you proclaim to be God-fearing. Let me say that justice is righteous and let the scripture say “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favouritism to the great, but judge your neighbour fairly.” Leviticus 19:15 (NIV). The Quran says “So reconcile between them in justice and fairness. Verily, Allah loves those who are just.” Surah Al-Hujurat 49:9. Also, a great majority of Guyana will love those that are just. Cling to these ancient scriptures and “…let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream.” Amos 5:24.

Madam Chairwoman, Justice (retired) Claudette Singh, ponder on my message to you and rationally reason this entire process through. Think of the legacy you want to leave behind. Guyana must overcome this situation and it starts with your ability to deliver an efficient, just decision on this recount. My home and our people are depending on you one last time. My people, don’t lose hope and let’s keep moving forward.
God Bless!

Respectfully,
Dr Josh Kanhai