Dear Editor,

I READ with concern the recent letter suggesting that APNU and PPP/C may be collaborating to undermine the WIN party.

To be clear, there is no evidence of any meeting or secret deal between these parties to target WIN. Claims such as these, without proof, only risk misleading the public and creating unnecessary suspicion in a time when trust in our political system is already fragile. It is important that discussions around politics are grounded in facts rather than assumptions or speculation.

At the same time, I must express my disappointment with the WIN party. Their recent rhetoric and actions have often reflected arrogance and a singular focus on power, rather than a genuine desire to serve the people of Guyana.

Politics is not just about gaining popularity or capitalising on the mistakes of others, it is also about listening, engaging constructively and prioritising the needs of citizens over personal or party ambition. When parties act as if the world revolves solely around their own grievances, they risk alienating the very people they claim to represent.

It is also concerning that every challenge faced by the WIN party is being framed as a deliberate attack. In any democratic society, scrutiny, debate, and accountability are essential parts of the process, they are not signs of persecution.

Emerging parties, in particular, must recognise that political obstacles are inevitable. The true test of leadership lies in how they respond: with humility, constructive dialogue, and a commitment to national progress rather than victimhood.

Furthermore, the tendency to assume conspiracies between established parties oversimplifies the realities of political competition. While disagreements and rivalries naturally exist, equating every political move with a secret plot does not serve the public’s interest.

Citizens deserve honesty, transparency, and a focus on the issues that matter most: jobs, economic opportunities, healthcare, education, and good governance. These are the areas where political energy should be directed, not into playing the blame game or stoking divisions.

In the end, power without responsibility benefits no one. The WIN party, like all political actors, has a choice: to act with integrity, put the needs of the people first, and demonstrate that leadership is about service, not ego.

It is my hope that all parties will recognise this and focus on building trust, accountability and positive change for Guyana. Our citizens deserve nothing less.

Sincerely,

Shonnamay Edwards