–anticipates calm, peace as registered voters cast their votes freely today
THE United States has reaffirmed its respect for Guyana’s sovereignty and emphasised that it values the nation as a strong and stable democratic partner.
As Guyanese head to the polls today, the US, in a post on its embassy’s Facebook page, expressed its support and welcomed the democratic process.
US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, along with a delegation from the US Embassy, has been officially accredited by Guyana’s Elections Commission (GECOM) to observe the elections across the country.
The American delegation expects election day to be calm and peaceful, with registered voters freely casting their ballots.
In an early Sunday broadcast message, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali said the conduct of the 2025 polls should set the tone for a spirit of collaboration and dedication to national development.
He said: “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 them of their responsibility to set an example and letting good sense prevail, respecting the country’s laws and democratic process.
He said: “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.”