-says it’s the fastest-growing party in Latin America, the Caribbean

PRESDIENT Dr Irfaan Ali of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has said that his party is steering the nation towards unprecedented success, setting the stage to propel it to “higher heights.”

He made this statement on Sunday while addressing the mammoth crowd gathered at Babu Jaan, Port Mourant, East Berbice-Corentyne, to pay homage to the party’s late founder, Dr Cheddi Jagan.

“Today, we [PPP/C] are not only the largest national party… We are the fastest-growing party anywhere here in Latin America, the Caribbean,” President Ali said.

Speaking directly to the party supporters, President Ali said: “I want us together to give a resounding round of applause to all those who have joined us in this moment of consciousness, all those who have joined us in this period when we will take Guyana, taking the soul of our country to higher heights.”

He invoked the legacy of the late Dr. Cheddi Jagan, the founding leader of the PPP, underscoring the enduring principles of equality, dignity, and democracy as guiding lights for the nation’s progress.

“If you examine the policies of the government today, you will see how we are staying true to the astounding elements and principles of the soul of the nation,” President Ali affirmed.

The sentiment was echoed by General Secretary of the PPP/C, Bharrat Jagdeo, who underscored the party’s commitment to delivering sustainable progress for all Guyanese citizens, regardless of ethnicity.

“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 said.

Jagdeo asserted that the PPP/C, under the leadership of President 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.

The leaders’ remarks come amid a surge in support for the PPP/C, as indicated by recent opinion polls, which show that the party is well positioned as a formidable force in Guyanese politics.

Opinion polls have indicated a significant increase in support for the PPP/C, positioning the party on a towering path with growing backing from the populace.

This surge in support aligns with the party’s history as a major political force in Guyana, known for its multi-ethnic composition primarily supported by Indo-Guyanese citizens.

The polls have pointed to an upward increase in support for the PPP/C with loss of support for the opposition, People’s National Congress Reform-led A Partnership for National Unity Coalition (PNC/R-APNU).

Also, the PPP/C has maintained a dominant presence since 1992, currently holding 33 of 65 seats in the National Assembly.

Meanwhile, the restoration of confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) with the removal of persons implicated in the efforts to derail the 2020 elections, cleared the way for the successful execution of the Local Government Elections.

The PPP/C won 67 of the 80 Local Authority Areas, after securing significant support in known strongholds of the APNU/PNC.