AS Guyana approaches the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is again contending with the opposition’s— the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)/A Partnership for National Unity (APNU)/Alliance For Change (AFC)— divisive, race-baiting tactics.
Despite the PPP’s significant strides in empowering Guyanese communities across the country, the opposition continues to be bent on employing divisive strategies, spreading racially charged propaganda to incite conflict among Guyanese. Such a strategy, as expected, is a threat that must be met head-on.
Supporting the PPP’s success is its oneness and inclusiveness, principles that have motivated the party since its establishment by Dr Cheddi Jagan.

The Jagan legacy, recently celebrated at a memorial ceremony, underscores the imperative of national oneness and bridging racial and ethnic divides. The PPP has built on this foundation, guaranteeing that every community benefits from its policies.
The party’s success in housing, education, and economic development is not in question, having issued over 41,000 house lots since 2020 and invested significantly in water infrastructure.
But the strategy of the opposition is to reverse these gains by labelling the PPP as racist and attacking Afro-Guyanese who support the party. Such a strategy not only reflects disdain for democratic choices, but also discloses a hidden apprehension with the rising popularity of the PPP across all ethnic groups.

Through spreading divisive messages, the opposition anticipates keeping communities fragmented, a strategy that has been used before with devastating effects on national integration.
Conversely, the PPP has always been committed to One Guyana. Under President Dr Irfaan Ali’s leadership, every community has experienced actual improvements with the party making good on its promises and facilitating an environment of shared prosperity.
The PPP’s “One Guyana” vision is not merely a slogan but a philosophy that gets development to all corners of the country.

As Guyana moves forward, it is essential that people recognise the opposition’s moves for what they are: attempts to sabotage progress and sow seeds of discord. The PPP’s track record speaks for itself, and its dedication to unity and inclusivity stands in stark contrast to the opposition’s divisive rhetoric.
By standing with the PPP, Guyanese can ensure that their country continues on a course of sustainable development and harmony, where every citizen is able to partake of the nation’s prosperity. In a time of divisiveness, the PPP is a beacon of hope for a stronger, more united Guyana.