Opposition in discussion on forming coalition ahead of 2025 polls

– decision to be announced by mid-January

As Guyana gears up to the 2025 General and Regional Elections later this year, leaders of the Opposition political parties are in discussion on the possibility of forming another coalition.
This was revealed by Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) Aubrey Norton on Friday during a press conference during which he was asked about the formation of a coalition. He responded that while he cannot disclose any information on the issue, talks are still ongoing among the various political parties.
However, Norton told the press that a detailed update on the formation of a collation between the parties would be provided by the middle of the month, as stakeholders continue to engage.
“Wherever there are talks it would be wrong of me to go out and update it, we continue to engage and at the end of the engagement which will occur before the middle of this month we will update the press.”

Nevertheless, the Leader of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes on Friday had stated that his party was still engaged in “listening and grounding” and so his party was not yet at the stage to decide on a possible coalition.
Further, when asked about the possibility of Laura George, an Indigenous Amerindian woman, as a coalition prime ministerial candidate, he stated, “The party has the ultimate say on who is the presidential candidate, who is the prime ministerial candidate and the party’s processes will always be adhered to.”
He, however, declined to say when those major decisions would be made, suggesting that the elections might not be held this year.”
Meanwhile, the Working People’s Alliance (WPA) on Monday highlighted their support for the formation of a coalition between the opposition parties.
“WPA realistically cannot win an election on its own. But for those who look to us for leadership, we have a responsibility to make their votes count. Hence our embrace of coalition politics.”
This, the party noted, could possibly remove the Peoples Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) administration from office and also lay the groundwork for a national Government.