THE Anna Catherina Islamic Complex (ACIC) and the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman (GUSIA) on behalf of the wider Muslim community have expressed their “heartfelt congratulation to Mr. David A. Granger, as the 8th elected President of the Republic of Guyana.”According to the Muslim organisations in a press release, “In choosing, you the Guyanese people have chosen the path of change and optimism.”

The release said further that “at a time when the nation is so divided, the expression of faith in you and in the future is placed in the hands of yourself and your Government. It is now up to you to bring about the unity that is so badly needed in our country.

“At this time when we must face the enormous challenges in this beautiful country of ours, your election raises immense hope for the establishment of a united Guyana and to preserve peace and prosperity as well as the enviable diversity of the peoples of this great nation.
“We call on you to be a President for every Guyanese, those who voted for you and those who voted against you. Your extension of a hand to the Opposition party will be most welcomed to take our nation forward.
“Your leadership remains vital to meeting the tremendous challenges; peace and security and basically living the dream of a people who are united by race, by religion and by ethnicity. Guyanese are prepared to work together to build our country.
“The Muslim community will work and support your Government and pledge our contribution in nation building.
“As an Honorary Member of ACIC, we are doubly proud of your assumption to the highest office of the land and we are committed as a group to remain involved in the process of nation-building by holding the government accountable for the decisions and the implementation of all the promises made during the campaign period.”