–Jagdeo says

PEOPLE’S Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) General Secretary, Bharrat Jagdeo, flayed the Opposition for working for the betterment of themselves instead of having a genuine concern for Guyanese.

Jagdeo gave Berbicians this “food for thought” at Babu Jaan, Port Mourant, East Berbice-Corentyne, where a mammoth crowd paid homage to the party’s late founder, Dr Cheddi Jagan.

While reflecting on how the PPP has uplifted the nation and restored prosperity, he said that this development is not for one group, but instead for all Guyanese.

“So, some people may believe, oh, APNU is fighting for us, they’re not fighting for you, they’re fighting for themselves,” Jagdeo said.

He added: “The only party that you can find a home in, if you’re Afro Guyanese or Amerindian, or Mixed or Indo Guyanese that would ensure that you and your children see progress, sustainable progress, is the People’s Progressive Party.”

Jagdeo then went on to say: “…If you look at this crowd, if you look at our activities, if you look at our programmes, and that’s the worst nightmare for APNU, that’s all [for] our people right across Guyana, in spite of their race, they’re benefiting from the People’s Progressive Party, that’s a fundamental difference between us.”

He also argued that APNU’s focus was elitist, benefiting only a few individuals, while the majority of the country suffered.

While highlighting how the Opposition left the economy battered after leaving office in 1992, Jagdeo said the evidence is there as to how the PPP moved the country and the people forward.
“We are very fortunate that Dr Jagan laid out a philosophy for a party to which we remain faithful,” he said.

Jagdeo also asserted that the PPP, under the leadership of President Irfaan Ali, remains faithful to Dr Jagan’s philosophy.

He stressed the party’s commitment to national unity, bringing together people of every race and religion. And according to him, this unity is essential for Guyana’s full development and to reach its true potential.

Accusing APNU of using racism as a political tool, Jagdeo stated: “Today, again, the buzzword for APNU today again is racism. That’s the only political tool they use to mobilise people.”
He argued that the opposition selectively highlights issues that play on the emotions of their supporters, neglecting the broader progress made under PPP/C governance.

Addressing the mistreatment of Afro-Guyanese under the APNU+AFC administration, Jagdeo presented specific examples.

“Afro-Guyanese were some of the worst-treated people in the five years they were in office,” he claimed.

Pointing to unfulfilled promises in areas such as Linden, he highlighted the disparity between commitments made and the actual support provided to the citizens.