–PPP/C leaders confidently declare; point to 27 candidates below 25, diversity that reflects nation’s ethnic, cultural, religious makeup
–urge persons to rally behind them as they continue to uplift every citizen, take Guyana to greater heights

WITH a candidate line-up that blends youth, national representation and experience, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali and the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo are confident that they have submitted the “winning lists” of candidates to contest the September 1 General and Regional Elections.
Yesterday was Nomination Day and the PPP/C with a massive crowd of over 8,000 people, came in their full red attire to present their lists to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).
Dr. Jagdeo, who is the leader of the PPP/C’s list was accompanied by President Ali, Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips and other party members to the venue of the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown on Monday- Nomination Day.

GECOM’s Chief Elections Officer, Vishnu Persaud accepted the PPP/C’s list of candidates in a process that was transparent and smooth.
President Ali, after the party submitted its lists, described the PPP/C as an unshakeable force that is not just focused on attaining power but working for the people.
The candidates on the lists, the President said: “Is a representation of all of us…The list is the power of this family- the People’s Progressive Party.”
He also stated that the PPP/C will continue to be a party that focuses on growth, unity and development.

President Ali also described Dr. Jagdeo as a heavyweight champion in politics, expressing immense confidence in the PPP/C Leader of the Lists.
He also called out those media outlets who will try to paint the PPP/C’s “winning lists” in a negative light and rejected the brewing notions.
President Ali said the party hasn’t lost anyone and told the supporters to go in their communities, go on social media and tell their stories, outline the government’s impeccable track record.
Leader of the PPP/C’s lists Dr. Jagdeo, on the other hand, told supporters to hit the ground and mobilise in their communities to ensure all persons come out to vote on September 1.

“I need every one of you to work,” Dr. Jagdeo stated while emphasising that elections are won when people come out and vote.
Trustworthy, fulfils promises and possesses a vision for a Guyana that continues to move upwards are the elements that Dr. Jagdeo said the PPP/C has that makes their lists the “winning lists.”

“I want each and every one of you to know that you are making history,” he said, pointing to the inevitable victory for PPP/C at the 2025 polls.

Prime Minister Phillips, in his remarks, said: “The hard work continues,” and urged voters to mobilise and come out and vote.
The PPP/C is also pushing for more seats in the parliament for greater representation, the leaders disclosed.

The PPP/C though not arrogant, is optimistic in securing a second term in office, as the PPP General Secretary has consistently pointed to how the government’s policies are impacting the lives of ordinary Guyanese.

The opposition parties also presented their list of nominations to contest the 2025 polls.
While the PPP/C had a roaring crowd of over 8,000, the opposition parties had scarce crowds, of which one party even went so far as to attempt to prevent the incumbent PPP/C’s massive red tsunami from coming through.

Despite presenting no concrete plans, the opposition parties all share one common factor- their political hatred for the PPP/C and their transparent rejection of major fiscal, social and economic development programmes being executed by the government.
FRESH FACES, BOLD IDEAS
While the opposition is scrambling to gather a crowd and continues with uninspiring messages, the PPP/C is rolling out a campaign powered by fresh faces and bold ideas.
Dr. Jagdeo noted that 27 of its candidates are under 25. He also stressed that the PPP/C list of candidates indisputably reinforce the fact that it is the only national party contesting the General and Region Elections 2025.

The team of candidates represents the face of modern Guyana and is duly qualified to take Guyana into unprecedented heights over the next five years, President Ali and Dr. Jagdeo have stressed.
Its composition draws from every corner of every administrative region in this country. In terms of gender the lists consist of nearly 40 per cent females, surpassing the legal requirement of a 1/3 female presence.

The list reflects the multi-ethnic nature of Guyana’s demography, consisting of Afro-Guyanese, Indo-Guyanese, Amerindians, Mixed-Race, Portuguese and Chinese. It also reflects a presence from all the major religions of our country.

The list also captures persons from the working-class, including, sugar workers, rice farmers, miners and construction workers, among others. It also includes large numbers of professionals and an appreciable contingent from the business community. Students, housewives and ordinary Guyanese also enjoy a presence on the list.
The team of candidates presented yesterday provides the vision, the energy, the experience, the integrity and everything else required to steer Guyana in the right path over the next five years, the General Secretary noted.

The official submission of the lists of candidates by political parties to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) took place at the Umana Yana.
This was a significant milestone in the electoral calendar in the lead up to the September 1 General and Regional Elections.