THE Alliance For Change (AFC) has named Indigenous rights advocate and educator Laura George as its Prime Ministerial candidate for the upcoming September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections.
The announcement came on Friday evening following what the party described as an “intense” but transparent process during a special meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC).
In a release, the party said the deliberations, which lasted four hours, were conducted in an atmosphere of “camaraderie and fairness,” with each candidate subjected to thorough vetting and open questioning by NEC members.
AFC Presidential Candidate Nigel Hughes described the process as a proud moment for the party.
“The AFC has done itself proud tonight. It had a process, it was transparent, everyone was allowed to question the candidates and this all augers well for the future of our Party,” Hughes said.
George, a former teacher with over two decades of experience, is widely known both locally and internationally for her advocacy on behalf of Indigenous communities and the promotion of Indigenous rights in Guyana.
The party noted that the selection of George aligns with its broader vision for a more inclusive and progressive Guyana.
“The Alliance For Change has over the last week released several of its progressive development policies that will create a new and prosperous republic if elected to government,” the statement noted.