Nandlall: ‘One Guyana’ slogan unifying, not political

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has emphasised that the One Guyana slogan is not a political slogan, responding to criticism from the opposition regarding its inclusion in the newly launched 10-year passport.

Speaking on the weekly programme Issues in the News, Nandlall addressed concerns raised by APNU+AFC Member of Parliament (MP) Amanza Walton-Desir, stating that One Guyana is a unifying concept first introduced by President Irfaan Ali in his official speech in 2020.

He further explained that the slogan aligns with the President’s vision—and by extension, that of the entire government—to promote a unified nation, fostering harmony and togetherness.

“It is a unifying concept. It is a principle that denotes our national objective – one people, one nation, one common destiny. It is a rallying cry to bring the diverse cultures and races of our country together,” Nandlall stated.

He added that the government has the right to formulate a slogan or logo that encapsulates its vision, which in this case is unity.

“This government has every right to formulate a logo or slogan that captures its ethos… The ethos of this government is national unity, and we want to project that in every one of our policies and programmes. We make no apology for that.”

The Attorney General also highlighted that if the slogan were political, it would have been created by the governing party rather than the President.

“I have never seen this slogan emanate from Freedom House… It is not a concept promoted by the PPP as a political slogan, but as a policy that reflects the values of the government.”

The One Guyana narrative has also been incorporated into various national symbols and events, including the $2,000 banknote and numerous social and cultural activities across the country.