WPA warns opposition against "splitting" the vote at upcoming elections

Co-leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr David Hinds, today, warned that a “fragmented opposition” could further split the votes when the General and Regional Elections are held on the 1st September, 2025.

He told reporters at his Monday press conference that splitting the votes would make it more difficult for the parties in the Opposition to defeat the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) at the upcoming elections.

“A fragmented opposition presents a challenge that should not be overlooked, especially in a situation where anti-opposition forces are consolidating around the PPP. Splitting the opposition vote makes the task of defeating the PPP more challenging. WPA is not convinced that a minority government would propel democratic governance and political stability,” Dr Hinds said.

The WPA has coalesced with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for the upcoming elections.

The party had hoped that the Alliance For Change (AFC) would have formed part of a “grand coalition”, but the AFC and the APNU have failed to reached an agreement.

Dr Hinds submitted today that the coalition model is better suited for Guyana with a plural society, than the current one-party model.

According to him, the WPA has long concluded that no single party, however strong electorally, could realistically govern Guyana in an impartial and democratic manner.

However, with the election date set, the WPA said it will be working overtime to mobilize support among the Opposition’s traditional base.

“For the WPA, the first order of business must be the defeat of the PPP. That party has in the last five years, demonstrated its inability and unwillingness to manage our plural society against the backdrop of our rise as a petrostate. The PPP’s drive to dominate the State and society has militated against any transformative outcomes in the political economy. The favorable macroeconomic indicators have not been matched by a similar improvement in the quality of life of the broad masses. Similarly, race relations have deteriorated over the last five years as the PPP arrogantly pursues a policy of forced co-optation,” Dr Hinds said.

Hinds said the opposition must concentrate on presenting policies to the electorate to which they can relate. Such policies, he said, must be inclusive.