–President Ali makes appeal to general populace, party leaders, candidates to main peace, order

With Guyana’s General and Regional Elections just hours away, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has issued a national appeal urging citizens, especially political leaders and candidates, to uphold peace and maintain order as the country heads to the polls on Monday.

In an early Sunday address to the nation, the Head of State said the conduct of the 2025 polls should set the tone for a spirit of collaboration and dedication to national development.

“I urge every Guyanese, wherever you reside, whomever you support, whatever your station in life, to go forth on Monday and cast your ballot. Do so with confidence, do so with dignity and do so in a manner befitting a proud and free people. Vote with assurance that your choice is yours alone, and that the right of your neighbour to make his or her choice is to be respected as zealously as your own.”

Speaking candidly to his fellow party leaders, President Ali reminded of their responsibility to set an example and letting good sense prevail, respecting the country’s laws and democratic process.

“Let us temper our passion and allow good sense and decency to guide our actions. The eyes of the world are upon us, but more importantly, the hopes of our children are vested in us. Let us not disappoint them.”

He added: “Let us give them the example of a people who can disagree without discord, who can contest without contempt, and who can choose without chaos. I urge that through our actions, we ensure that these elections are peaceful and orderly, that our democracy once more prevails with honour and that our motherland emerge stronger and more united.”

Just as dawn breaks tomorrow morning, Guyanese across the country will began casting their ballots.

Both the local security forces and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have reported their readiness for the hosting a smooth ballot day.
Polls will be opened from 6am to 6pm.