THE People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)’s massive rally in Linden on Sunday was not just another political event. It served as a strong rejection of years of fearmongering and racial manipulation by the opposition.
The remarkable turnout in this area, long viewed as an opposition stronghold, shows that Guyanese voters are finally seeing through the false narratives that have tainted local politics for too long.

The opposition’s worn-out tactics of racial division are breaking down. For years, the APNU+AFC coalition has spread the false claim that the PPP discriminates against Afro-Guyanese, using fear to keep communities from understanding the Party’s true inclusive vision.

However, the genuine turnout in Linden, which Dr. Jagdeo called the “biggest crowd ever” for the Party there, symbolises a rejection of this harmful rhetoric.
The opposition’s desperation shows in their reliance on racial scare tactics instead of offering real policy solutions.

While they waste time negotiating power-sharing deals, and dividing positions before winning elections, the PPP has produced real results, such as building new hospitals, creating over 60,000 jobs, restoring children’s grants, and improving lives across all communities, regardless of race or religion.

This clear difference between rhetoric and actual achievements explains why voters in traditional opposition areas are changing their support.
The 2023 Local Government Elections highlighted this shift. The PPP won an unprecedented 66 out of 80 Local Authority Areas, making strong gains in APNU strongholds like Georgetown, where the Party doubled its vote share from 2018.

Even in Linden, New Amsterdam, and other opposition strongholds, PPP support grew significantly. This was not by chance; it was validation of policies that benefit all Guyanese.
Critics who brush this off as simple political talk need to look at the facts. Under PPP leadership, initiatives in housing, education, healthcare, and economic development reach every region and community. The Party’s record speaks louder than the opposition’s fear tactics, which is why more Afro-Guyanese are rejecting intimidation and embracing progress.

The opposition’s unwillingness to engage constructively in national development, instead choosing to sabotage regional progress to support their false discrimination narrative, shows their lack of ideas.

Their tactic of keeping communities divided to stay relevant has failed dramatically. This is clear from the mixed crowds now attending PPP rallies, even in areas where opposition support used to be strong.

Guyana’s political growth is evident in this shift from race-focused politics to governance centered on issues. The PPP’s “One Guyana” vision is not just a slogan; it is reflected daily in policies that create opportunities for all citizens, no matter their background.

Sunday’s rally in Linden was not merely about politics; it was about the future of Guyana, one that is united, prosperous, and free from the divisive talk that has held us back for too long.