TODAY marks an important moment in Guyana’s democratic journey as President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali is set to be sworn in for his second term after the PPP/C’s strong win in the September 1 elections.

With over 55 per cent of the vote and victories in eight out of ten regions, the PPP/C has gained not just a mandate but a significant victory that will change the nation’s direction for the next five years.

The celebration at State House today means more than just political continuity. It shows the success of democratic choice over false controversies. International observers from the Organization of American States, the European Union, and the Carter Center all agreed that the elections were free and fair. However, the opposition has used desperate measures to undermine a transparent, credible, and efficient process.

The delay tactics from APNU and the new WIN party have been nothing short of shameful political theatre. Even though their own agents witnessed and approved every counted vote, these parties called for recounts in Districts Four and Five, only to see their numbers drop even more.

When confronted with these uncomfortable truths, APNU leader Aubrey Norton escalated his demands for forensic audits and new elections. These demands were so absurd that GECOM Chair Claudette Singh told them to take their case to the courts instead.

Norton’s shock at losing traditional strongholds like Region Four to both the PPP/C and WIN reveals a disconnect between opposition leadership and Guyanese voters.
His claim that it is “implausible” for APNU to drop from 116,000 votes to 46,000 in Region Four highlights not electoral fraud, but rather the opposition’s failure to connect with voters who are tired of empty promises and political games.

President Ali’s criticism resonates: “They are playing with the lives of citizens.”
The nation needs strong leadership to handle its unprecedented oil boom and to implement major development projects like the Gas-to-Energy initiative. Instead, the opposition opted for obstruction rather than cooperation.

Their actions risk investor confidence and hold up important decisions that could help all Guyanese.
As Ali takes the oath today, Guyana moves forward with a stronger mandate for progress.

The 46,530-vote margin over all opposition parties combined represents not just success at the polls, but a clear rejection of divisive politics in favour of national development.
The opposition’s delay tactics have only shown their irrelevance in a country ready to embrace its bright future under PPP/C leadership.