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Georgetown, Guyana – August 8, 2025
Over the past 48 hours, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has amplified its campaign narrative ahead of the September 1 general elections, reinforcing its image as the only party with a proven track record—while competitors remain disjointed and indistinct.
At a press conference held yesterday, Vice President and General Secretary Bharrat Jagdeo acknowledged existing flaws in the public procurement process but emphasized systematic improvements under the PPP/C administration. With around 10,000 contracts awarded annually, Jagdeo stressed enhanced oversight, transparency, and enforcement, including publishing high-value contracts and taking decisive action against corrupt practices .
Simultaneously, the party has issued ambitious targets optimistically: in its next term, it anticipates constructing 45,000 new houses. Recognizing capacity constraints, Jagdeo floated the possibility of engaging foreign contractors to maintain momentum and ensure timely delivery .
At a public meeting in Kitty, Minister Anand Persaud asserted that “the future is bright for all Guyanese,” promising increased school cash grants, expanded educational infrastructure, new hospitals—including a paediatric and maternal hospital at Goedverwagting—and lower cooking gas prices once the historic gas-to-energy project comes online. He invoked the reinstatement of the Community Service Officers program as a success story of PPP/C delivering on its 2020–2025 manifesto commitments.
PPP/C Candidate Steven Jacobs spoke directly to voters in Kitty, insisting that PPP/C is the only party with a proven track record and a bottom-up approach. He touted tangible benefits—$100,000 for newborns, $55,000 “Because We Care” school grants—and urged residents to reject “riggers and incompetence,” positioning Dr. Irfaan Ali as the sole capable leader to move the country forward.
In contrast, opposition parties—including APNU, AFC, WIN, Forward Guyana—have yet to mount compelling public responses. There’s no comparable messaging, no substantive policy platforms emerging, and no visible mobilization matching the PPP/C’s orchestrated surge. This absence reinforces perceptions of disorganization—especially at a critical juncture when citizens are evaluating who can actually deliver.
With general elections now set for September 1, 2025, time is of the essence. PPP/C’s carefully paced public meetings and concrete pledges underscore its narrative of readiness and capability. By leaning into both transparency and progress, PPP/C frames itself as the only option for empowerment and stability.
From transparency in procurement to building trust through a broad-based economic vision, PPP/C is shaping its brand as effective, open, and inclusive. While opposition voices murmur, the ruling party continues to occupy center field—engaging communities, delivering promises, and highlighting the contrast with rivals who offer little beyond vague rhetoric.
In just two days, PPP/C has solidified its leadership image, reinforced its policy platform, and deepened voter trust. The combination of governance credibility and upbeat vision is reshaping public discourse.
Opponents now face a steep climb: They must shake off partisan inertia, craft coherent messages, and convince voters they can compete with PPP/C’s clarity and delivery—or risk fading into political irrelevance.
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PPP/C Projects Competence and Confidence; Rivals Lag Behind
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