ZALENA Ali called ‘Kim’, was, on Thursday, arraigned in court for attempting to incite racial and ethnic disunity in Guyana and threatening to assassinate President, Dr. Irfaan Ali.

Ali, 59 of Block ‘Y’ Golden Grove East Bank Demerara, appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Diamond Magistrate’s Court for attempting to excite hostility on the grounds of race and threatening behaviour.

Particulars of the first charge alleged that Ali on April 8, at Diamond Market Tarmac, made use of threatening language towards the President. She pleaded not guilty to this charge and was released on $25,000 bail.

It is further alleged that on the same date and location, Ali attempted to excite hostility or ill-will towards Raynard Sobers. Ali pleaded guilty and was fined $75,000. The matter was adjourned until May 18, 2023.

The Guyana Chronicle had reported that ‘Kim’ used racial slurs and made derogatory remarks against Sobers, who videoed the purported threats.
The video has attracted a lot of attention on social media, with over 2,000 views on Tik Tok alone.

In the video, ‘Kim’ said: “The President needs to be assassinated.” This incident had sparked conversations, and many have spoken out against her actions, noting that it is unacceptable and cannot be condoned.

This is not the first time such threats have been made.

In June 2022, amidst protest actions calling for justice for Quindon Bacchus who was purportedly killed by a police officer, one of the protestors was filmed threatening to harm the President.

Further, in December 2022, a Nigerian national stormed State House, which is the official residence of the President and his family, and attempted to murder a Presidential Guard, while discharging a loaded firearm during the brazen attack.

Bethel Ikena Chimezie is currently on remand for the crime.