DR Mohamed Irfaan Ali, at just 45 years old, has cemented his place in Guyana’s political history.
Projected to win a second term after Monday’s General and Regional Elections, President Ali and the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) have not only secured a majority in Parliament, but have also achieved a feat long thought unattainable, victory in Region Four, the country’s largest and most fiercely contested electoral district.

This election has redrawn the political map of Guyana. The PPP/C’s dominance across eight of the 10 administrative regions, with a projection of more than 200,000 votes out of the 372,000 cast, reflects not just organisational strength, but also a growing confidence in the party’s stewardship of the economy, its expansive infrastructural agenda, and its social welfare programmes.
For the first time in history, Region Four, the stronghold of the opposition, has shifted its allegiance.

This outcome is not merely a statistic; it is a statement of trust from voters who have demanded tangible progress and chosen continuity over uncertainty.
Yet, the 2025 elections have also introduced a new dynamic. The sudden rise of the We Invest in Nationhood (W.I.N.) party, led by businessman Azruddin Mohamed, cannot be ignored.
Despite Mohamed’s controversial standing, including sanctions from the United States for bribery and corruption, W.I.N managed to capture two districts, instantly propelling it to the role of main opposition and displacing the once-dominant People’s National Congress (PNC).

This shift signals both disillusionment with traditional opposition politics and the allure of populist promises, even from figures whose credibility remains under question.
President Ali, in his preemptive message before the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) issued official results, called on Guyanese to “celebrate our democratic values as we open another chapter in the development of our beautiful country.”

His words strike at the heart of the moment. Guyana’s democracy has endured immense trials, from the contentious 2020 elections that dragged on for months under international scrutiny, to the political polarisation that often threatens national cohesion.
That this election concluded with relative clarity and confidence in the process is itself a sign of democratic maturity.
The task ahead, however, is monumental. Ali’s government will not only preside over unprecedented oil wealth but must also balance the competing demands of equity, sustainability, and accountability.

The historic mandate gives the PPP/C both a strengthened hand and a heightened responsibility. Winning Region Four was about trust; keeping it will require delivery.
For the opposition, the message is equally stark. The PNC’s fall from main challenger to political irrelevance is a wake-up call.
Relevance in Guyanese politics cannot be sustained on rhetoric alone, it requires vision, renewal, and a credible alternative.

Whether W.I.N, with all its baggage, can fill that vacuum is doubtful. But what is clear is that Guyana’s political landscape has shifted in ways that will reverberate for years to come.
In this defining moment, Guyana stands at a crossroads. The electorate has chosen Ali’s vision of continuity and growth, but it has also signalled its willingness to disrupt tradition.
If managed wisely, this mandate could herald a period of stability, prosperity, and inclusion. If squandered, it could deepen divisions and erode the very democratic values the President has urged the nation to celebrate. The people have spoken. Now, the real test begins.