–PPP/C is the only ‘trusted, experienced’ party with a clear strategy
–President Ali, PM Phillips make clarion call for massive support at regional, general polls

REAFFIRMING the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C)’s readiness to continue steering the nation forward, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, on Saturday, said that his administration has earned the trust of the Guyanese people, having demonstrated not only a clear plan and strategy for development, but the experience and leadership to deliver a brighter, more prosperous future.

The Head of State was at the time addressing the party’s final campaign rally for the 2025 electoral season at Lusignan, where he reaffirmed the PPP/C’s commitment to progress, unity, and good governance, just days before the country heads to the polls.

Asserting that victory is firmly within grasp for the PPP/C, he urged Guyanese to boldly make their voices heard at the polls and decisively protect the advancement of the government’s development plans by casting their votes for the PPP/C.

Celebrating the party’s achievements and making a call to action, the President urged Guyanese to finish strong at the polls by turning out in overwhelming numbers and putting their ‘X’ by the “cup.”

The President energised the mammoth gathering, with the crowd reflecting deep grassroots enthusiasm and confidence in the party’s leadership.

President Ali placed national unity at the heart of his address, emphasising it as both a guiding principle and a necessary condition for development.

“National unity must become the living spirit of our nation, the bond that transcends our differences and lift us towards a common purpose. My government will, in the months ahead, forge stronger bonds of national unity built on the recognition that though we may come from different walks of life, we are bound together by a shared identity, common values and a collective dream of progress,” he said.

Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance, Dr. Ali pledged that any future PPP/C-led government would strengthen national institutions and embed equity in policymaking.

He said: “I commit, therefore, that any future government I lead will not merely preserve this ideal, but deepen it, strengthen our national institutions so they inspire trust by embedding equity and inclusiveness into every policy and by fostering a culture of respect for diversity.”

Reflecting on the campaign, the President portrayed the PPP/C as a responsible, forward-thinking party that prioritised substance over spectacle, further crediting the party’s supporters for the strength and momentum behind the growth and momentum.

He said: “We can smell victory, we can taste victory, but we have not yet secured that victory. We have one final hurdle to cross that hurdle is turning out in our numbers on Election Day and putting our ‘X’ in the box next to the cup and securing that victory.”

Though visibly confident, President Ali reminded the gathering that the work was not yet finished. Victory, he said, could only be achieved with high voter turnout. He urged supporters to remain disciplined and focused as the elections draw nearer.

The Head of State said: “Let us walk that journey of victory by going to the polls. Let us walk that journey of victory by going to the polls and securing the victory… you, the faithful supporters of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic you have worked tirelessly, you have worked hard, and you deserve the victory you have worked for.”

As part of his government’s continued focus on economic empowerment and broad-based development, President Ali announced a significant expansion of the Local Content Act in the PPP/C’s next term.

He revealed that the legislation would be amended to include workers in the trucking sector one of the many industries critical to the country’s evolving oil and gas economy.

“Over the last five years, we have been able to invest in our own asset base, and the local content law must now provide for every segment of the investment,” the President said.

He noted that this expansion would open the door for more Guyanese to participate meaningfully in the sector and benefit from the country’s growth trajectory.

COLLECTIVE DEVELOPMENT

Meanwhile, Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips reaffirmed the government’s commitment to national development and called for continued support at the next general and regional elections.

Reminding his audience of the PPP/C’s multinational and multiethnic philosophy, the Prime Minister urged supporters to not put their futures at risk, but to consciously vote for the “development for all the people of Guyana”

“This is the truly national party of Guyana. This is the party of our Indian Guyanese, this is the party of the Afro- Guyanese, Amerindian Guyanese, Chinese Guyanese, the Portuguese Guyanese, the mixed Guyanese.

“You took a chance five years ago, and I tell you; you made the right decision. when you voted for the PPP/C, because we delivered five years of progress and development,” he said.