IN politics, manifestos are common, but what really makes a difference is execution. It distinguishes real leaders from those who simply pretend.
As Guyana approaches the September 2025 elections, Komal Singh, Managing Director of GAICO Construction and former Chairman of the Private Sector Commission, gives a clear assessment of what truly matters. It’s not about campaign speeches; it’s about actual results.
Singh’s comments on the Starting Point Podcast cut through the electoral speeches with the sharpness of someone whose work relies on political stability and good governance. His main point is straightforward: investors don’t invest in promises; they invest in actual performance.
Singh correctly identifies the private sector as the driving force of economic growth. This sector needs a political environment that honours contracts, maintains stability, and consistently carries out plans.
The current government’s record supports Singh’s perspective. Take the new Demerara River Bridge as an example. This project is over 90% complete and is scheduled to finish soon.
This is not just a campaign stunt; it is real infrastructure that will improve connectivity for years to come. Similarly, the gas-to-energy project, which aims to cut electricity costs by 50%, shows the kind of long-term planning that serious investors look for.
Singh warns about “lip service” politicians who show up only during election times, and this resonates especially now with the current opposition’s difficulties.
The loss of key figures from APNU and the AFC, their struggle to attract crowds, and their failure to provide credible alternatives suggest they are more interested in gaining power than in building the nation.
When former opposition leaders like Geeta Chandan-Edmond switch to the PPP/C, it signals something significant about their view of competence. The private sector’s opinion is important because business leaders like Singh have a stake in the country.
They cannot support ineffective governments that threaten their investments. Singh’s call for political unity around national projects shows a mature understanding that development goes beyond party lines.
Infrastructural projects such as the gas-to-energy plan, the new bridge, and improved road networks benefit everyone in Guyana, regardless of their political views.

Opposition parties wanting to regain power must respond to Singh’s core challenge: show your ability to deliver results, not just make promises. The PPP/C’s fulfilment of over 90% of its 2020 manifesto commitments sets a standard that opposition claims struggle to meet.
When a government delivers on its promises rather than falling short, it gains credibility that helps attract both votes and investments.
As Singh wisely points out, Guyana is at a crucial point where economic progress cannot be interrupted. The choice for voters is clear: stick with proven performers or take a chance on untested promises. The private sector has already made its choice clear.