–PM Phillips ignites crowd with vision of five more years

BEFORE a large and enthusiastic crowd of supporters waving flags and chanting slogans, Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips delivered a spirited address, reaffirming the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C) commitment to national unity and inclusive governance.

“We promised and we have delivered,” he declared, underscoring the party’s track record on economic growth and development at the official launch of its elections campaign on Sunday at the Kitty Market Square, Georgetown.

“This is the national party, this is the multi-ethnic party. We believe in diversity,” he said.

The Prime Ministerial Candidate assured the crowd of his readiness to serve once again alongside President Dr. Irfaan Ali, pledging to continue the momentum the PPP/C has built over the past five years.

“A vote for the PPP/C is a vote for five more years of growth. A vote for the PPP/C is a vote for five more years of development. A vote of the PPP/C is for five years of visionary strategic leadership,” Phillips proclaimed to thunderous applause.

Speaking candidly, the prime minister addressed the opposition coalition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), accusing it of using race to divide and marginalise those who cross ethnic or political lines.

“Diversity for them is an afterthought,” PM Phillips told the crowd. “We believe in diversity from day one, 75 years ago… this is a national party, a multi-ethnic party; all the people are here, all the people are included.”

He further dismissed what he called the “coalition of the lightweights” and promised that the PPP/C government would continue to outline policies that would touch every sphere of the country, urging the electorate to not be distracted or swayed by the slogans being portrayed by the opposition.

“We are heavy weights. We have brought five years of development to Guyana, and you know what. You go to every part of Guyana, every region, every village, every community.”

To this end, he pointed to the ongoing roll out of several massive infrastructure projects such as the construction of the new Demerara River Bridge, the Mackenzie- Wismar bridge in Linden and several other initiatives aimed at bettering the lives of citizens.

“These are things that were dreamed about by the people on the other side,” Phillips said.
BE FOCUSED, BE SERIOUS

Appealing to the youths, he urged supporters to stay focused and ensure they are registered to vote.

“A vote, come September 1st, is a vote for continued advancement… be focused and be serious.”

“Let us keep focus, don’t be distracted. Five years ago, we came, and we asked you to work with us to be stronger together for a better Guyana. Today, we are moving forward. You know we have strengthened …the Red Army is bigger today than it ever was,” he added.

Dismissing the notion that youths are not interested in politics, the PM emphasised that the PPP/C administration has not only supported young people through targeted policies but is also leading by example with a diverse leadership team that reflects the party’s founding philosophy.
“The PPP was formed by youths. The PPP today is led by youths.”