As President Dr. Irfaan Ali reaffirmed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) pledge to serve Guyana with a focus on responsibility rather than power, it is clear that the party continues to be under heavy influence from the legacy of its founder, Dr. Cheddi Jagan.
The firm philosophy of subordinating duty to country over political or individual interest is evidence of the party’s unchanging devotion to the people of Guyana.
It is not only a position taken rhetorically; it manifests itself in specific actions and measures that have redesigned the development agenda of the nation.
President Ali’s emphasis on Dr. Jagan’s goal of people-centered development emphasises the PPP/C’s aim to give every child a future, every farmer a plot to till, and every worker dignity and sweat.
The growth of the party and Guyana’s trajectory towards record-breaking growth, through top-shelf investment in education, healthcare, infrastructure development, and social programmes, has been based on this philosophy.
The spectacular economic indicators attest to the enthusiasm of the government for sustainable development.
Furthermore, the PPP/C’s commitment to empowering poor and vulnerable people and improving living conditions is realised through policies such as increasing old-age pensions, cash grants for children, and enhanced delivery of healthcare.
These actions not only reflect the party’s debt to society but rather its resolve to neutralise the forays of opposition parties that take advantage of the vulnerabilities of the people through rhetoric.
With Guyana on nearing elections, President Ali’s call for political awareness and vigilance against deceit comes at the right moment.
PPP/C philosophy of “labour of love to country and party” reminds its members and followers that their endeavor is not an issue of individual interest but serving the nation.
Such a philosophy coupled with the party’s proven track record of development puts the PPP/C in a position to be a trustable partner in Guyana’s development.
The party’s vision of a diversified economy, digital society, and enhanced security further cements its commitment to forging a prosperous and inclusive future for all Guyanese.
Guyana as it continues to develop in its trajectory, the PPP/C remains a beacon, driven by a legacy that puts the well-being of its people above everything else.