Commitment to country, community drove decision to back PPP/C – APNU/NDC Councillor

…says “deceit” within PNC ranks made decision to switch support easier

Current A Partnership for National Unity/Neighbourhood Democratic Council (APNU/NDC) Councillor Trevon Chichester said his decision to support the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) was made following what he described as the “revelation of deceit” within the People’s National Congress (PNC). Chichester, in a social media post on Friday, said he was not promised any position or benefit in exchange for his decision and rejected suggestions that his move was motivated by political power or personal gain.
“For the record, I was not promised anything, not even a Beharry Bullet,” Chichester said. “I made a choice, one that was made easy after the revelation of deceit.” He said he had come to the realisation that the “monster” he had been told existed within the Government was, in his view, present within the ranks of the PNC. Chichester said his decision was based on his commitment to his community and country, arguing that if he had been motivated by power or position, he would have remained in the PNC and worked harder within the party. Instead, he said, he chose to devote his efforts to helping his community and directing residents to Government programmes and services from which they could benefit. “I have chosen to support the PPP/C with vigor and total commitment,” he said. Chichester also criticised opposition politicians who he claimed, publicly condemn the Government while benefiting from opportunities and services available under the current administration. According to Chichester, the Government has been providing opportunities for Guyanese to improve their circumstances, while he acknowledged that such opportunities do not guarantee immediate wealth. “No, you won’t turn a millionaire overnight. No, you may not get a house plus land right away, but you can get the money and technical support to build a business and run it successfully,” he said. He also compared the record of the PPP/C with that of the APNU+AFC (Alliance For Change) administration between 2015 and 2020, questioning how much of the promises made by both political groupings had been fulfilled.
Chichester recalled former President David Granger stating that his administration could not fulfil certain commitments because it did not have the money. He specifically pointed to the absence of free University of Guyana (UG) tuition during the APNU+AFC administration and argued that more could have been done in areas such as road construction. Chichester also raised the issue of flooding at Highdam, saying the area was affected by salt water despite warnings that had been issued more than a month earlier. He claimed he had personally investigated the situation, documented it through photographs and videos and raised concerns at the time.

PPP’s stronger presence in communities
In contrast, Chichester said the PPP/C has maintained a stronger presence in communities and has placed greater emphasis on grassroots engagement. He urged Guyanese to take responsibility for their own lives and future while making use of the opportunities available through Government programmes. “Guyanese need to remember one thing: they are responsible for their own lives and future,” he said.
Chichester’s comments come days after a group of former and current opposition-aligned figures met with PPP/C General Secretary (GS) and Vice President (VP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and expressed support for the governing party’s policies and development agenda. Former APNU Member of Parliament (MP), Ricky Ramsaroop said in a social media post on August 12 that he, Ravoldo Birbal and a group of young Guyanese, including Chichester and former PNC and AFC members, had met with Jagdeo. Ramsaroop said those present expressed a desire to work with the Government and contribute to the development of their communities and the country. Also identified as attending were former PNC members Ewart Nacimento and Damion Dummett, and former AFC members Nicketa Ward, Abigail Rodney and Damion James, among others. Chichester’s latest comments also follow the engagement between former PNCR activist and Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) Councillor Robert Wayne Maison and Jagdeo. Guyana Times reported on Saturday that Maison had met with Jagdeo and discussed working with the governing party and contributing to the development of Georgetown and Guyana. Maison left the PNCR in September 2025 after decades of involvement with the party but retained his elected position as a councillor for Constituency Seven, Stabroek-Bourda. Neither Chichester nor the other individuals who participated in the August 12 meeting have been identified in the information provided as having formally joined the PPP/C. However, Chichester has now publicly stated that he intends to support the governing party and its policies. In his post he called for greater cooperation among Guyanese, while maintaining that citizens should speak out against injustice and poor representation where they exist.
“Greatness is founded by working together,” Chichester said, urging Guyanese to support national development and make use of Government services and programmes available to them.