…Jagdeo to head party’s list

THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has stated that its List of Candidates is prepared for Nomination Day and the party itself for the March 2, 2020 elections.
Speaking with the Guyana Chronicle on Monday, PPP/C Executive Secretary, Zulfikar Mustapha stated: “We are prepared. As a whole political party we are prepared, we are ready. We have launched our campaign yesterday and we are ready and prepared for elections, we are prepared for Nomination Day, all things are in place.”

He stated that much like those who were featured at the party’s campaign launch at the Kitty Market Square on Sunday, their Lists will feature both genders; persons form different ethnic backgrounds and persons of different ages. The Party will also be participating in the customary march of political parties from their main office to the Nomination Day venue but the PPP/C has not yet finalised its route.

Meanwhile, although he was not the party’s presidential candidate, Opposition Leader and General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, will head the PPP/C’s list for the elections.
Questioned on why the same was not changed, PPP/C Presidential Candidate, Irfaan Ali, said that, though the party had not discussed the matter, he saw no issue as Jagdeo had “historically” led the party list. He brushed aside questions that that and other cases might pose doubt about his ability to lead a PPP/C government without the shadow of the Opposition Leader.

“I am not worried at all about that,” Ali said. “I am very clear on my ability to lead, I’m very clear of the team approach and I want to say to you that that does not pose any threat.” At the 2015 elections, the PPP/C came up against the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) coalition which beat the party by just one seat. Both major political parties hope to increase this gap in their favor in the coming elections based on their leadership track record.