New Chairmen elected to Regions Five, Six

The new administrative chairman of Region Six, Permaul Armogan was on Wednesday elected unopposed while his deputy, Bhupaul Jhagroo’s appointment followed a vote after the joint opposition threw its support behind Donna Mathoo of the Alliance for Change(AFC).

New Region Five Chairman, Bindrabhan Bisnauth

The meeting was convened by Regional Executive Officer, Badase Poonai and the first order of business was to have the 30 RDC councillors take the oath of office. Following the swearing-in of the councilors, a vote was taken for the appointment of RDC chairman. New comer to the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), New Building Society (NBS), New Amsterdam Branch Manager Anil Beharry rose and nominated Armogan and another new face, Phillip Rose seconded the nomination. There were no nominations from the opposition, and after nomination closed, Poonai declared Armogan the new chairman.
Armogan’s first act as chairman was to open nominations for the vice chairmanship. AFC’s Haseef Yusuf nominated fellow councillor Donna Mathoo while on the PPP/C’s Warren Barlow nominated his PPP/C colleague Bhupaul Jhagroo. The two candidates were voted for, and Mathoo attracted the support of the 13 joint opposition seats, however the PPP/C’s 16 councillors voted Jhagroo.
After the appointment, Armogan in brief remarks said he was grateful for the support given and the confidence reposed in his ability to execute the duties of his office. Serving as a councillor since 1997, Armogan disclosed that he never harboured any ambition to sit in the chairman’s’ seat.
He said he is committed to serve all the people of the region. He also reflected on the opportunities for exposure in the regional system created by his predecessor Zulfikar Mustapha over the past five years, and expressed gratitude for Mustapha’s support for him as a suitable replacement. The 53-year-old businessman also remarked that he knows that the challenge of the office is great, and he cannot make empty promises, but committed himself to work hard to make a difference.

Region Six Chairman, Permaul Armogan

“I cannot come here and promise that by the wave of a magical wand Region six will be transformed tomorrow morning… I cannot promise you that … what I can promise you is that I’ll work faithfully every single day that the lives of this region are improved day after day.”
He also extended a hand of friendship, to the all the members of opposition, calling for harmony and unity to push the region forward. “All councillors would be given the opportunity to express their idea and opinions freely once it is done with civility and decorum,” assured Armogan. The councillors were reminded that their support is vital for the progress of the region.