APNU Coalition, Congress Place, Sophia, Georgetown (2026)

31/10/2026

STATEMENT BY A PARTNERSHIP FOR NATIONAL UNITY (APNU)
ON THE REMAND OF THE LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION,
HON. AZRUDDIN MOHAMED, MP

October 30, 2026

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) is deeply concerned by the remand to prison of the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Azruddin Mohamed, MP, following his latest arrest and charge. This follows several arrests in recent weeks.

Our position is that the laws of Guyana must be respected at every turn. No person, whatever their office, wealth or influence, is above the law, and APNU does not condone the breaking of it. Where allegations are made, they must be tested in a court of law and, if proven, the law must take its course. But the same law protects every person, with the presumption of innocence, due process and a fair hearing. Guyanese have freedoms protected under law, and those freedoms extend to all Guyanese. We will not stand silent while they are eroded.

On the question of bail, Mr. Mohamed has been charged with a cybercrime offense in connection with the release of police surveillance footage. This is an allegation, not a finding. The charge is non-violent, and his legal team insists that it is bailable.
The Bail Act requires a court to have reason to believe, on evidence, that a defendant is likely to commit another offense before bail is refused. Pending allegations are not convictions, and the presumption of innocence applies. We believe the basis for the finding deserves close scrutiny, and we trust his High Court application will be heard independently and, on the evidence, alone.

APNU notes the current and continuing abuse of the laws of Guyana in this government’s failed attempts at governance, and the systematic degradation of freedoms that Guyanese citizens must enjoy. The reality of politics is that there will always be opposing views, and our laws protect that.

Claims that the government is upholding the law, maintaining public safety, preventing civil unrest, or curbing misinformation are too often disguises for domination control, and for containing freedoms.

Respect for the law must come with consistency and impartiality. The law must never be an instrument against political opponents, nor a shield for those who enjoy favour or proximity to power.
Serious allegations have been made against Deputy Commissioner of Police Fazil Karimbaksh. The Police Force announced that he was sent on leave pending investigation, and that decision has since been rescinded. The public has been given no clear account of where that investigation stands. Where is the rule of law in that situation? Our concern is not whether one person is prosecuted or another spared. There must be one law, one standard and equal justice for all.

APNU condemns corruption, abuse of public office and the misuse of state institutions. We call on the PPP/C government:
•not to continue its attempts to neutralise the opposition, of which we are a part;
•not to weaponise the police force any further;
•not to restrict public protest;
•not to silence the media; and
•not to use the law when convenient and abandon it when inconvenient.

This will not be allowed to become a precedent for the PPP/C to jail its political opponents. APNU will confront any attempt to abuse the law and we will continue to advocate vigorously for the rule of law, the freedoms of all Guyanese and the right of the opposition to do its work.

Our politics has endured decades of PPP/C dominance. We will not allow it to continue and cause Guyanese to lose their natural right to freedom of expression.

Democracy is bigger than any individual or administration. The rule of law must be upheld, justice must be impartial, and equality before the law must never be negotiable in Guyana.

30/10/2026

𝗝𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗜𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗧, 𝗗𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗩 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗠𝗔 𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗠 𝗡𝗘𝗜𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗧, 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 #𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗮𝘁𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁 #𝗠𝗩𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮

30/10/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐋𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘: 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐋 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐎𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) affirms that freedom is the birthright of every human being and a common goal of humanity. Our call for reparations from the United Kingdom for Guyanese descendants of enslaved Africans rests on that universal principle: every people deserves dignity, justice and the opportunity to overcome the consequences of exploitation.

Slavery forcibly removed Africans from their homelands, separated families, suppressed languages and traditions, and subjected generations to violence and compulsory, unpaid labour. Their work generated wealth for others while denying them wages, property, inheritance and the freedom to determine their own futures. The resulting imbalance in wealth and opportunity must be addressed.

When Britain legislated to abolish slavery in 1833, it allocated £20 million to compensate slave owners for the loss of what the law treated as their property. The people who had endured enslavement received no compensation under that settlement. According to HM Treasury, the government borrowing associated with financing that compensation was finally repaid in 2015. Britain thus sustained a financial commitment arising from compensation to enslavers across successive generations.

APNU maintains that a debt of justice and restoration is owed to the people whose labour was appropriated and whose development was obstructed. That debt encompasses economic loss, the destruction and suppression of culture, damage to heritage, and the forced displacement and dislocation of peoples. Abolition ended legal ownership of human beings; it did not restore the wealth, opportunities, family connections and cultural inheritance taken from them.

Haiti provides a further, deeply troubling historical precedent. After Haitians secured independence in 1804, France imposed an indemnity in 1825 as the price of recognising that independence. Under threat of French naval force, Haiti accepted a demand for 150 million francs, subsequently reduced to 90 million francs, to compensate former French colonists for their losses following the revolution, including claims arising from slavery.

APNU rejects the injustice of that demand. Its significance is that European powers treated financial claims arising from slavery and emancipation as obligations to be enforced beyond the immediate moment of independence. That history strengthens the moral argument for honouring responsibility today—this time through restoration for those who suffered exploitation and their descendants. The Haitian indemnity is a historical precedent for sustained financial obligations, rather than a legal justification for the enslavement or indebtedness of any people.

There are many metrics from which a suitable reparations package can be developed. These include the value of unpaid labour; profits and wealth extracted; lost opportunities to accumulate and transmit assets; and the continuing consequences of displacement, cultural destruction and exclusion. Inflation adjustments, earnings comparisons, national-income measures and carefully justified assessments of lost investment can inform negotiations. No single calculation can capture the full injury, but differences over valuation must not become an excuse for refusing redress.

APNU calls for formal negotiations between Guyana and the United Kingdom, coordinated with the wider Caribbean reparations effort and shaped by meaningful participation from affected communities. A settlement should combine financial compensation with lasting investment in education, healthcare, economic opportunity, historical research, cultural institutions, heritage preservation and the recovery of ancestral connections. Its administration must be transparent, accountable and responsive to those it is intended to benefit.

There must be no evasion of responsibility, no dismissal of the resources required, and no uncertainty about the need for restoration. The United Kingdom’s historical responsibility is clear. The scale and form of its contribution must reflect that responsibility and the economic, cultural and heritage losses suffered.

APNU’s position is rooted in our shared humanity. Universal freedom demands that we confront the consequences of denying that freedom. Reparations offer an opportunity to honour responsibility, repair enduring harm and build a more equitable relationship between our peoples.

Freedom is a common goal of humanity. Justice and restoration must be part of its fulfilment.

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29/10/2026

𝐏𝐍𝐂𝐑/𝐀𝐏𝐍𝐔 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐍𝐒 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), as a principal component of A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), expresses grave concern over the deteriorating state of governance, administration and essential municipal services at the Corriverton Town Council.
Information available to the PNCR/APNU through its Counselor Anil Sugrim indicates that the Council has failed to convene meetings for two consecutive months, while its committees have also reportedly ceased to function. This situation raises serious questions about accountability, transparency and the proper discharge of the Council’s statutory responsibilities to the residents and businesses of Corriverton.

Of even greater concern are reports that elected councillors, including members of the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), are being kept uninformed about the affairs and operations of the Council. The Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Town Clerk are alleged to be exercising decision-making authority without adequate consultation with the wider Council. If substantiated, such practices would undermine the collective responsibility of elected representatives and the principles of democratic local government.

The PNCR/APNU is particularly concerned that the absence of effective oversight appears to be contributing to frustration and disengagement among councillors, including members of the PPP/C itself. Local government must not become the private preserve of a few individuals. The Council exists to serve the people of Corriverton, not the personal or political interests of those entrusted with its administration.

The Council is reportedly operating without several key departmental and supervisory personnel, including: -

a) A Market Clerk;
b) A Constabulary Sergeant to lead municipal security;
c) A Municipal Treasurer;
d) A Senior Finance Clerk;
e) A Superintendent of Works; and
f) A Works Foreman.

The absence of these critical positions raises serious concerns about financial oversight, market management, public safety, infrastructure maintenance and the effective supervision of municipal employees. The PNCR/APNU also notes reports of repeated changes or gaps in the Market Clerk position, further highlighting the need for a stable and properly functioning administrative structure.

These are not minor administrative inconveniences. They affect the Council’s capacity to manage public resources, enforce municipal regulations, maintain infrastructure and provide services efficiently. The Government and the Local Government Commission must explain what steps have been taken to address these deficiencies and why such critical positions remain unfilled.

Residents and businesses also have legitimate grounds for concern about the reported inadequacy of garbage collection, the lack of proper security arrangements at the municipal market, the need for cleaning and sanitizing the market, especially the fish and meat vending areas and the washrooms, and weaknesses in the supervision and deployment of the Council’s workforce.

The PNCR/APNU is concerned that municipal workers are being left to operate without the level of management, supervision and institutional support required to maintain acceptable standards of service delivery. Corriverton’s residents deserve a clean, safe and properly managed town. Market vendors deserve adequate protection, and ratepayers deserve to see their contributions reflected in efficient and reliable municipal services.

The apparent breakdown in committee oversight, staffing and administrative coordination threatens the Council’s ability to meet these basic obligations.

The PNCR/APNU condemns any unlawful or irregular actions that may have occurred in the administration of the Corriverton Town Council. No Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Town Clerk or councillor is above the law, and no individual or small group should be permitted to usurp the lawful authority of the Council as a collective body.

We therefore call on:

1. The Ministry responsible for Local Government to urgently intervene within its lawful authority and ensure that the Corriverton Town Council fulfils its statutory obligations.
2. The Local Government Commission to conduct an urgent assessment of the Council’s administrative and staffing deficiencies, investigate the reported breakdown in meetings and committee operations, and determine whether the Council’s decision-making procedures are consistent with the applicable laws and regulations.
3. The Corriverton Town Council to convene its meetings without further delay, reactivate its committees, ensure that all councillors receive the information necessary to perform their duties, and restore transparent and accountable collective decision-making.
4. The relevant authorities to address the vacancies in critical departmental positions, strengthen financial controls, improve market security, restore effective supervision of municipal workers and ensure adequate garbage collection.
5. The Council’s leadership to respect the statutory roles of elected councillors and municipal officers and to ensure that decisions are made through lawful procedures rather than unilateral action.

The PNCR/APNU further calls for a clear plan, with defined timelines, to restore the Council’s administrative capacity and improve municipal service delivery. Corriverton cannot afford continued uncertainty, institutional paralysis or the neglect of its residents.

Local democracy is meaningful only when elected representatives are permitted to discharge their responsibilities, public institutions operate within the law, and residents receive the services to which they are entitled.

The PNCR/APNU will not remain silent while concerns about the management of Corriverton go unanswered. We will continue to demand transparency, accountability, proper administration and respect for the law.

We call on the Government and the Local Government Commission to act decisively and without political favouritism. Their responsibility is not to protect individuals or political interests, but to ensure that the people of Corriverton have a functioning, accountable and effective Town Council.

The people of Corriverton deserve a Council that works for them, not one paralysed by administrative failure and concentrated decision-making.

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27/10/2026

APNU: YOUNG PEOPLE MUST BUILD GUYANA’S FUTURE

Lloyd Famey Jr’s participation in Model United Nations—representing Singapore in discussions on Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change—demonstrates the talent and ambition within Guyana’s younger generation. APNU warmly congratulates him and by representation, all youth on this achievement.

For APNU, celebrating that potential carries a responsibility: helping create the conditions for it to flourish through education, practical skills, mentorship, leadership opportunities and meaningful participation in national decision-making. This is not merely a celebration of youth but a policy approach that APNU is willing to demonstrate in government.

Our philosophy of national development places people at its centre. Guyana’s progress must be measured by the opportunities citizens can access, the capabilities they develop and the improvements they experience in everyday life.

Lasting progress requires clear plans, capable institutions, consistent implementation and public accountability. Opportunities must become sustained pathways through which talent can grow and contribute to the country’s development.

We welcome ideas from Guyanese youth from across all communities on how to strengthen those pathways. Building a united, capable and prosperous nation is a shared undertaking, and every constructive contribution matters, especially from our youth.
Congratulations again, Lloyd. Your achievement offers an encouraging example of Guyanese talent contributing to global conversations.

26/10/2026

“The PPP/C Government allocated G$113.2 billion to agriculture in Budget 2026, including substantial investments in drainage and irrigation. Yet farmers continue to report flooding, inadequate irrigation, poor access roads and insufficient maintenance of agricultural infrastructure.”

26/10/2026

“Meanwhile, Government reports that food prices increased by 6.7% between December 2025 and June 2026. At the same time, rice export earnings declined by 20.6% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. These developments demonstrate that expanding expenditure and announcing ambitious production targets are no substitutes for improved productivity, competitiveness and affordable food.”

26/10/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐂 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐏𝐍𝐔'𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞-𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐨𝐠

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Georgetown, Guyana – The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has adopted a recommendation originally advanced by A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to examine the Auditor General's reports from 2020 to 2024 side by side, in an effort to end a five-year backlog and bring parliamentary oversight up to date.

The motion was put by Minister Edghill, a government representative on the PAC. Minister Edghill had previously objected to the recommendation by the APNU to look at the reports side by side in an effort to remove the backlog. APNU parliamentarians had previously argued that examining the reports side by side would allow the PAC to review multiple years simultaneously, saving time and resources. During a press conference earlier this year, APNU MP Ganesh Mahipaul stated that examining reports side by side would allow the committee to "minimise the time used to examine the reports" and address concerns regarding statutes of limitation that could hinder accountability for older expenditures. APNU MP Juretha Fernandes further explained that the method allows for a thorough examination, noting that "a lot of times you would have follow-ups and previous year matters repeating itself coming forward."

The proposal, however, had previously faced resistance from the People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). When a similar side-by-side examination was proposed in 2022 for the 2019 and 2020 reports, government members objected.

Despite the PPP's prior opposition, the PAC has now agreed to proceed with the side-by-side examination of the 2020–2024 reports. The APNU has maintained that examining the reports side by side is a necessary procedural reform to ensure the committee can fulfill its constitutional mandate without being perpetually delayed by outdated audits.

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25/10/2026

“Agriculture Month must be about more than celebrating potential. It must be about delivering results. Guyana must become a country that feeds its people affordably, rewards its farmers fairly and competes successfully in regional and international markets.”

25/10/2026

“At the beginning of 2026, the Government projected production of 100,000 tonnes of sugar. By the Mid-Year Report, that target had been revised downward to 70,401 tonnes, following first-crop production of only 19,031 tonnes. Although sugar output increased over the corresponding period of 2025, this does not erase the corporation’s continuing production weaknesses, labour shortages, poor cane quality and operational difficulties.”