PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali’s recent speech to supporters at Industry, East Coast Demerara, highlights a key truth about today’s Guyanese politics: there is a clear divide between those who deliver and those who just promise.

His sharp criticism of opposition parties, especially APNU and the new WIN party, shows not just political posturing but a real situation that voters need to think about as they get ready for the September 1 elections.

The President’s statement – “if you can’t apply the formula, and if you can’t apply the theory, and if you can’t apply the substance, then how can you resolve the problem?” –  has a strong impact when we look at Guyana’s remarkable growth.

Under PPP/C leadership, the country achieved an astonishing 43.6 per cent GDP growth in 2024. There were significant investments in education, infrastructure, health and social welfare, among other areas.

This is not just a statistic; it represents real change in people’s lives through effective policies. The government’s achievements say a lot while the opposition remains silent. The PPP/C has raised public sector salaries by 46 per cent from 2021 to 2025, increased the income tax threshold from $65,000 to $130,000 (taking 60,000 people off the tax rolls), and eliminated more than 200 taxes imposed by the previous APNU+AFC government.

These are not just campaign promises; they are real results that have put billions back into the hands of citizens. President Ali’s point that oil revenue makes up only 37 per cent of the budget shows solid financial management that the opposition clearly lacks.

While APNU deals with its own conflicts and the AFC fades into insignificance, the PPP/C has strategically used oil wealth to fund 12 new modern hospitals, create 50,000-60,000 jobs, and distribute over 50,000 house lots. Opposition parties keep repeating old complaints about corruption and unfair treatment while failing to offer real policy alternatives.

APNU’s lacklustre rallies and poor attendance, even in places like Bartica where they usually do well, show a political movement running on empty promises instead of actual results.  Together with WIN and other parties, their failure to provide clear oil and gas policies, especially when this sector is crucial for national development, reveals a lack of competence.

The PPP/C’s 2025-2030 manifesto promises ongoing tax breaks, improved education and healthcare, and smart economic diversification—all based on their proven ability to deliver results. This is not about theoretical governance; it’s about continuing a successful approach.

As President Ali pointed out, elections are serious choices about the country’s future. Voters in Guyana must decide: should they reward proven ability and real progress, or take a risk on opposition parties that seem to focus on criticism rather than effective governance?

The PPP/C’s transformation of Guyana from concepts to real outcomes offers the clear answer that any sensible electorate should accept.