ANUG calls for clean campaigning

The A New and United Guyana (ANUG) has welcomed President Dr Irfaan Ali’s announcement of elections on September 1 and called for a clean campaign.

In a statement, ANUG called for a clean campaign season, one which is free from mudslinging, fear, threats, violence and division.

“We demand respect for political opponents, respect for our laws, our constitutional bodies and their representatives, and zero tolerance for any form of violence be it, before, during, or after elections,” the release said.

The party urges all Guyanese to uphold the principles of democracy by respecting each citizen’s right to choose the candidate and political party of their choice.

“We remind the electorate that the power of the vote lie in its equality, every vote carries the same weight, and it is through this collective exercise that the will of the people is expressed. A vote for the party of your choice is an act of celebration of your right of suffrage, something that was earned through hard work and major commitments,” the release said.

ANUG also noted that it cannot overlook the long-standing operational shortcomings of GECOM, particularly evident in the 2020 General Elections. The secretariat’s logistical and procedural missteps, many of which were publicly documented and laid bare for the world to see, must be urgently addressed.

GECOM’s internal systems, personnel training, and election-day management require a serious overhaul to guarantee credibility and efficiency.