PPP/C to launch election campaign with message of progress, prosperity, patriotism – GS

…promises energetic rollout, inclusive, people-driven movement

The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is set to ignite the 2025 election season with the official launch of its campaign on Sunday, pledging a powerful, people-centred movement anchored on the pillars of progress, prosperity, and patriotism.
Speaking ahead of the launch, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo struck an assertive and optimistic tone, promising a dynamic, high-energy rollout that reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to inclusive development and nation-building.
“We’re not campaigning on optics or gimmicks. We’re campaigning on real work, real progress, and a real plan for every Guyanese,” Jagdeo declared on Thursday at his weekly press conference hosted at Freedom House, Georgetown.
According to the VP, the PPP’s message is universal; no group, region, or community is left behind. From housewives to miners, youth to sugar workers, public servants to differently-abled persons, every Guyanese, he said, will see themselves reflected in the party’s comprehensive development agenda.
“Our message is positive. We’re working for all of Guyana. We’re bringing people together across race. Everyone is included. Housewives, young people, the people living with disabilities or children, the miners, everybody, the rice farmers, the sugar workers, every group, public servants or joint services – they can look to our plan and see things for themselves, either directly or part of the things that affect society. They’ll all see themselves in our plans. And every region is included.”
“You’re going to have lots of messages, but it will all be about progress, prosperity, our people growing – that our people are growing – that would be the message. Our country, patriotism, and love for country are vital. Those are the kinds of things, positive things. So multiple messages, but all reinforcing the love for this country, working towards progress, bringing all of our people together. That is what our campaign is about,” he revealed.
Jagdeo also spoke of a surge in volunteerism and enthusiasm across the country, from flag-mounting teams in Georgetown to grassroots supporters in all communities.
On this point, Jagdeo made it clear that the PPP is not campaigning just for power but to continue governing with urgency and impact.
“We still have a lot of things to do. There are several people who have not had all the benefits. I see some people say, Oh, we still have poor people. And the answer is yes. The answer is yes. We can’t get rich in five years because of oil, and oil is only 37 per cent of the budget. You can’t do that, but we will make sure that they are not excluded, that those people who live now in poor circumstances get their help through jobs and better housing and more benefits, direct benefits, and we get their children supported, all of that for them, wherever they live in this country. So that’s what our message is about,” he added.
As the PPP prepares to unveil its candidate list and mobilise thousands across the country, Sunday’s launch, which will be held at Kitty Market Square, Georgetown, is expected to mark the start of weekly rallies up until elections, which are slated for September 1, 2025.