PNCR’s James Bond, attorney Selwyn Pieters throw support behind Pres Ali for a 2nd term

– “… I am not worried about people going” – Aubrey Norton

Attorney-at-law and businessman, James Bond, who had previously held senior positions within the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term in office.
On Thursday, President Dr Irfaan Ali accompanied by several Ministers of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) engaged residents of Melanie on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) and addressed concerns raised.
In addition to Bond, attorney-at-law Selwyn Pieters, who has in the past represented several Opposition persons and Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC), also threw his support behind President Ali and publicly endorsed him.

In a social media post Peters wrote, “James Anthony-Bond and Selwyn Pieters share the same view that President Irfaan Ali and the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic will be back for a second term. President Ali is as real as they come and I like him. He is also working very hard on the domestic and international sphere. He may not be perfect for all but no one is perfect. “He who is without sin cast the first stone” John 8:7.”
Meanwhile, Bond had high praises for President Ali and the PPP/C Government’s commitment enhancing the lives of citizens, especially youths.
Recalling the friendly relations the two shared over the years, Bond publicly declared his support for President Ali’s second term in office.

“We were here first with a number of Ministers a few years back, and it’s good to see that consistency in connecting with the people of Mali and the East Coast. There is one particular thing I admire in your administration. It’s the drive to involve youth in agriculture. I went to the Expo a couple of years ago and was thoroughly impressed, and I see when you post the aquaponics, the aeroponics, and I see just recently on East Bank there you’re visiting a farm,” he expressed.
He further went on to highlight the Head of State’s commitment.
“President Ali, there’s one person who’s always remembered me. Since he was a Minister, he always remembered me. He is a friend to me, and I’m giving you my full support for a second term. I’ve said it publicly”
Bond has been out of the political limelight since 2020 but has been seen at several state events organised by the PPP/C Government.

Meanwhile, on Friday, PNCR Leader Aubrey Norton, who is also the leader of the Opposition, was asked about Bond’s endorsement of Ali.
“As it relates to James Bond, he’s free to say what he wants – a few weeks ago it was Mohammed, now is Irfaan the next time it might be us.”
Norton further stated that he was not concerned about other PNC members following suit and switching alliance at the upcoming 2025 elections.
“I don’t see it as a concern, the only time something like that becomes a concern is if the people who are going have a support base from the evidence, none of them that went before had a support base. The support base was a PNCR/APNU support base so I am not worried about people going…”
In recent years, the PNC support base has been diminishing with several senior members crossing over to the PPP/C.