Dear Editor,
DEMOCRACY does not sustain itself; it rests upon foundations that must be respected, safeguarded, and practiced each day.
I wish to place on record my sincere congratulations to Chief Elections Officer, Mr. Vishnu Persaud, and his team at GECOM for the exemplary professionalism they displayed, their devotion to the country, and their steadfast commitment to upholding the Constitution of Guyana during these 2025 elections.

To the Presiding Officers at every polling station, the 10 Returning Officers, and their respective staff, I extend my deepest gratitude. You represent the very best of Guyana. You also embody our shared Caribbean commitment to the bedrock principle of “One Person – One Vote.”

My greatest takeaway from these elections is the remarkable maturity of our people. They have accepted the outcome with dignity and are determined to move forward—building Guyana for themselves, their families, their communities, and their fellow citizens.

The fact remains that Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, the Presidential Candidate of the PPP/C, has secured a decisive victory. Yet, it is concerning that some who did not prevail, are struggling to embrace the rule of law. This principle is essential to safeguarding our freedoms.

This moment, however, is not one of celebration alone; it is time for introspection. It is also historic for the WIN Team.
They have risen in just three short months from having no parliamentary presence to now holding the position of Leader of the Opposition. That achievement is significant and deserves recognition. Importantly, there is no credible empirical evidence to suggest that these elections were anything other than free and fair.
In such circumstances, true statesmanship requires the humility and grace that we recently witnessed in Jamaica. Mr. Mark Golding, Leader of the People’s National Party (PNP), narrowly lost the 2025 general elections.

Yet, within hours of the polls closing, he conceded with grace and honour. In one of the finest concession speeches in recent memory, he stated: “It is my duty as a believer in democracy to acknowledge and concede the result, and to congratulate our opponents in the Jamaica Labour Party for their victory tonight.”
He went on to affirm: “Jamaica’s democracy is important, and we must cherish it. Sometimes it brings bitter disappointments, but it is very, very important that we put democracy ahead of our personal feelings.”

Even in defeat, he expressed gratitude to the Jamaican people for their support and pledged that the PNP would continue as a strong, competitive force in the country’s political life.
His message to his party comrades was clear: “The work begins right away to prepare ourselves for the next opportunity to serve the nation in government.”
As a son of the Caribbean, I remain hopeful that this same spirit of democratic maturity and respect will resonate across all the lands that are touched by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Yours sincerely,
Sasenarine Singh