Nandlall hails shifting support as PPP/C rallies Georgetown voters

A large crowd gathered at Stabroek Market Square on Friday night as Attorney-General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall said Georgetown residents are breaking away from long-entrenched political traditions and embracing the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C).

Nandlall told supporters the shift marks a significant break in historic racial voting patterns, noting that communities which once rejected the PPP/C are now recognising the impact of government policies over the last five years.

“The message you are sending here tonight is being followed closely by international observers,” he said, referencing earlier claims that the PPP/C could not win the upcoming elections. “Your presence, your energy, and your determination are proof that not only will we win, but the world will see the results for what they are.”

The Attorney-General contrasted the PPP/C’s record with what he described as the opposition’s lack of accomplishments, highlighting the distribution of more than 53,000 house lots and the GOAL scholarship initiative, which has already provided opportunities for over 40,000 Guyanese.

“This crowd, this enthusiasm, this zeal—it tells me that victory is inevitable,” Nandlall declared.

Turning to the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) and the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) movement led by sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, Nandlall argued that these groups offer no credible vision for Guyana.

“They have no projects, no achievements, nothing to stand on. Meanwhile, we have walked into communities that were once closed to us, and people welcomed us with love,” he asserted.

The rally was briefly disrupted when a convoy of APNU supporters, wearing party colours and chanting slogans, drove past the event. Home Affairs Minister Robeson Benn, who spoke after the incident, accused the opposition of deliberate provocation.

“They want to provoke us into violence so they can derail the democratic process,” Benn said. “But we must not give them that satisfaction. We will remain calm and focused on September 1.” He urged PPP/C supporters to “reject provocation” and stay committed to a peaceful electoral process.

Public Works Minister Bishop Juan Edghill also addressed the gathering, underscoring the PPP/C’s investments in urban renewal and infrastructure. He cited the installation of 100,000 new streetlights, major road upgrades along Princess and Sussex Streets, and flood alleviation measures.

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According to Edghill, these projects have improved safety, reduced congestion, and contributed to higher property values and job creation in areas previously neglected.

“Unlike the former administration, which ignored Georgetown while in government, we are committed to continuous improvements in the capital,” Edghill stressed, urging residents to keep supporting the PPP/C’s development agend.

A section of the gathering at the Stabroek Market meeting