Forbes Burnham and Cheddi Jagan were both seen as heroes and as effigies, depending on the persuasions and passions of those involved, which side of the divide they stood in worshipful homage, or roiling resentment.

Source: https://demerarawaves.com/2023/02/23/opinion-more-than-a-half-century-later-we-are-even-more-bitter/

Matters got so heated that when PPP MP Boysie Ramkarran observed the parliamentary protocols and referred to Forbes Burnham as “my friend”, Burnham irascibly snapped, “Let’s be accurate: I’m not your friend”!

Source: https://guyanatimesgy.com/quitting-fossil-fuels/

President Ali does not believe all Guyanese, all races, are important and valued members of our community and, as advised by Mr. Forbes Burnham, it is a government’s duty and privilege to guard, protect and further the real interests of all.

Source: http://demerarawaves.com/2023/08/31/opinion-roysdale-forde-s-c-m-p-owes-president-ali-no-apology-president-ali-owes-guyanese-an-apology-for-his-uncouthness-and-mismanagement-of-the-state/