The following is the full text of a statement from the Women’s Progressive Organisation:
“IN an era where the fight for democracy and transparency is more critical than ever, the recent remarks by Mr. Hamilton Green, the former General Secretary of the People’s National Congress (PNC) and former Prime Minister, advocating for the return to rigged elections, represent a direct assault on the foundational principles of democracy and the rule of law in Guyana.

Mr. Green’s comments, made at a lecture organised by the Burnham Foundation, glorify a dark era of Guyanese politics dominated by electoral manipulation under the leadership of Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham.

Such statements not only undermine the significant strides Guyana has made toward democratic governance but also threaten the integrity of the upcoming 2025 elections.

The silence and lack of condemnation from the current PNCR leadership including, Mr. Aubrey Norton, in response to Mr. Green’s remarks, is deeply troubling.

This silence could be interpreted as tacit approval of anti-democratic practices, further eroding public trust in the PNCR and its leadership’s commitment to democracy.

The international community and local stakeholders, including civil society, the government, and the Guyana Elections Commission, must take a stand to protect Guyana’s democracy.”