–Jagdeo says party will continue to blaze the trail, represent all Guyanese
–cautions supporters about ‘rumors, lies’ that will be peddled by opposition operatives over the next few hours

AT the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C)’s final rally ahead of tomorrow’s general and regional elections, General Secretary Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo delivered a powerful address to an energised, mammoth gathering of supporters at Lusignan, declaring the party’s unwavering commitment to representing all Guyanese, and continuing its legacy of progress and development.
“I stand here again as General Secretary and Vice-President, and I’m even more confident than in 2020 that we’ll win the election… And that confidence is justified, because look how much we have grown from 2020,” he said on Saturday.
He reminded of the party’s sweeping victory at the 2023 local government polls, which saw the PPP/C gaining momentum in areas once dominated by the PNC-led APNU.
Dr. Jagdeo said: “This is the only party that is seeking to bridge the racial barriers in Guyana; this is a party that treats people like family, once they come to us. A party that wants to look like Guyana, and we’ve worked hard at this; every other political party is trying to divide our people.”
He added: “We recognise that Guyana would realise its dreams; Guyana will achieve sustained prosperity, only if it goes forward as a united country, and that is why the PPP is the only party that is standing strong to bring people together.”

Dr. Jagdeo reminded Guyanese of the promises fulfilled by the PPP/C government, which has worked to ensure that all Guyanese have access to free education, better healthcare, and other essential services.
He outlined the party’s detailed plans for the future, contrasting them with the opposition’s lack of clear vision and leadership.
The General Secretary further reassured his audience of the party’s ability to deliver on its promises, citing its past successes and comprehensive plans for the future.
“We have had accumulated leadership; we have worked through the tough times in our country, the most difficult times, and we stood strong,” Jagdeo said, adding: “We want you to be educated; we want you owning things, we want you to start a small business. We want the women and single parents to get help.”
As to how he feels mere hours away from D-Day, Dr. Jagdeo said: “I am very confident going into these elections, not because of arrogance, but because of what I have seen on the ground across Guyana.”

He said the party will be heavily supported by Amerindians who have felt the strong presence of the government in their villages, and promised sweeping victories in areas that once supported other political parties.
Brimming with confidence, Dr. Jagdeo exclaimed: “Watch out for the results! We will beat them in all of those Amerindian communities! You will see the results in Region Four and Linden!”
Still riding on the high that has characterised his mood throughout this year’s campaign, Dr. Jagdeo declared that the transformational development that marked the past five years of governance has given him the confidence that Guyanese will vote President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali into office for a second term.
From the construction of roads and bridges, state-of-the-art hospitals, to international hotels, coupled with massive investments in education, agriculture, youth development, and free training for Guyanese to upskill themselves, Dr. Jagdeo said the track record of his party is not only formidable, but well-documented.
But, despite the momentum, and unwavering confidence in a sweeping victory, Jagdeo however cautioned supporters to remain vigilant against “rumors and lies” being peddled by opposition operatives in the final hours before the polls, urging them to stay focused and united as the PPP/C seeks a decisive majority at the ballot box.