PPP/C’s visionary manifesto, APNU/AFC’s violations reasons behind decision to enter politics – new candidates

Nomination Day is over and with it, Guyana got a glimpse of the candidates on each party’s list. Among the most prominent, first-time names on the People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) list is former Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) President Deodat Indar and outspoken attorney Sanjeev Datadin.
In a video statement made for Nomination Day, Deodat Indar threw his support behind PPP Presidential Candidate Dr Irfaan Ali. Recalling his shared background with Dr Ali, Indar cited the PPP manifesto as containing solutions for the local private sector.

“Over the past three years, I have held the leadership of the private sector. And I have met a multitude of small and medium-sized businesses who complained of a myriad of problems they face in Guyana. And to date, these problems have not been addressed by this Government.”
According to Indar, these problems range from taxation to burdensome fees to red tape and bureaucracy. Indeed, Guyana has consistently done poorly on the ease of doing business report and more recently, an Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) study titled “Wait No More: Citizens, Red Tape and Digital Government.”

“I believe that the PPP’s manifesto is the answer to Guyana’s problems. It is developmental, it has vision in it for the future of Guyana. I have known Irfaan Ali since 1992. We grew up on the West Side of Guyana and from time to time, we will bump into each other on the ferry while going to school at St Stanislaus College.”
“I have seen Irfaan Ali grow in competence and stature, brick by brick. Irfaan Ali shines bright when it comes to economic development, finance, visioning for Guyana. I believe he will make the best President for Guyana,” he said, making it clear that he and his household will be putting their X by the cup.

PPP/C’s visionary manifesto
Meanwhile, Attorney-at-Law Sanjeev Datadin cited the PPP’s manifesto coupled with last year’s constitutional crisis as the reasoning behind getting into politics. According to the lawyer, the time has come to move from the sidelines to the frontlines in the fight for democracy.
“I considered (politics) because I think now, with everything that is going on and the way things have turned out after the No-Confidence Motion, I think now staying on the sidelines is not to the benefit. There’s much to be done and we have a fight on our hands.”
“Because we have a situation where the rules and the Constitution are not being obeyed. So we have to, everybody should be actively involved in restoring things to the way they are. But I think the PPP manifesto is also a sensible manifesto, in terms of the things they want to achieve.”
Apart from these two, former People’s National Congress (PNC) MP Anthony Vieira is another notable name. There is also a plethora of youths who made the cut to the PPP candidate lists. In a statement, the PPP/C noted that not only is its lists of candidates impressive but demonstrates that it is truly a national party, with competent candidates, drawn from across Guyana, who reflect our country’s unique diversity.
“This diversity illustrates that the PPP/C, in this its 70th anniversary, remains relevant and rooted amongst the Guyanese people and nation. It has fielded lists of competent candidates to carry out elected positions in the 10 Administrative Regions and in the Legislature. These bring youth, energy, experience, technical and professional competence and a wealth of knowledge from all walks of life,” the PPP/C noted.
The Opposition party went on to outline that these candidates, both old and new, as well as thousand others across Guyana, have committed to deliver the PPP/C’s vision and plans for the development of the country and of all of its people.
“Many of the candidates are new and many are young, many have decided that it was time after nearly five years of the APNU/AFC coalition government that they could not sit on the fence anymore and decided to take that brave step forward to join the PPP/C as the only party with the policies and programmes that could restore Guyana to a development path for the benefit of all. Many candidates have already proven their capabilities in their own professions, whilst others have demonstrated unquestionable proficiency during the Party’s tenure in Government…” the missive from the Opposition stated.
The Head of the PPP/C’s lists of candidates is the party’s General Secretary and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo, while the Deputy Representative is its Presidential Candidate, Dr Irfaan Ali.

The other candidates on the list are:
Adams David, Adams Dwayne, Albert Vania Elenie,Ali Mitradevi
Ali Mohamed Irfaan, Alleyne Faye Elizabeth,Allicock Bryan, Ally Hydar, Ambedkar Vishal Vijay Rai, Anthony Frank Christopher, Stanislaus, Armoogan Permaul, Ashley Brentnol Patrick Shane, Balgobin Roodi, Beharry Gloria Patricia, Belgrave Shellon Alicia,Belle Stephen Adolphus, Bentham Ivan Augustus, Bharrat Vickram Outar, Blackman Geneveieve Melissa, Browne Sarah Alyssa, Casimero Douglas Edward, Chandarpal Indranie, Charlie Alister Saturnius, Cheong Paul Christopher, Coonjah Nandranie, Croal Collin David, Dalrymple Verland Nickola, Damon Carnel, Danny Dave Dibar, Datadin Sanjeev Jaichandra, Deoroop Dennis, Dharamlall Nigel Deonarine, Dwarka Durmilla, Edghill Juan Anthony, Edwards Sixtus Patrick, Evans Shameera, Faerber Julius Oliver, Findlay-Williams Suelle Valeriea, Forsythe Albert Andrew, Forte Erica Antonella, Fredericks Pearson Yvonne, Gill Harry, Gouveia Annagabriella Yormeris, Halley Grayson Orville, Hamilton Joseph Linden, Fitzclarence, Harris Vanelda Karwinstine, Hussain Majeed, Hussain Mohamed Liaquat, Hussain Zamal, Indar Deodat, Jaffarally Faizal Mohamoud, John Dwight Fidel, John Tarcellia Cecilly, Kalicharran Gomati, Khan Bibi Fajina, Kissoon Ramkarran, Kuppen Bishram Salamaya, Mahadeo Vishwa Deva, Budhram, Manickchand Priya Devi, Mc Coy Warren Kwame Eusi, Mustapha Zulfikar, Nadir Manzoor, Nandlall Mohabir, Narine Anjanie, Narine Seepaul, Neendkumar, Ninvalle Steve Paul Anthony Nokta Shyam Mahendra, Oodit Humace, Parag Savitri Sonia, Paul Stanley Anthony Vivion, Pereira-Jardine Phileena Angelena, Persaud Anand, Persaud Ganga, Persaud Gillian Rosemarie, Persaud Marcel Nickolai, Persaud Narindra, Persaud Rabindranath, Persaud Vindhya Vasini Harshkumari, Phillips Mark Anthony, Prashad Manniram, Rahman Reyaud Hakim, Ramdatt Devanand, Ramdeen Melissa Rebecca, Ramkissoon Vikash, Ramnauth Bob Andy Davendra, Ramotar Donald Rabindranauth, Ramphal Vickchand, Ramsaran Bheri Sygmond, Ramson Charles Shiva, Rodrigues Susan Margaret, Rohee Clement James, Roopnarine Mahendra, Samaroo, Samlall Shivani, Satyanand Omesh, Seeraj Dharamkumar, Selman Africo Archibald, Shamsudeen Tracy Amanda, Sharma Vishalya, Singh Claire, Singh Nalinie Latchmi, Singh Robin, Singh Suresh, Smith Tandika Simone, Somwar Jagnarine, Sukhai Pauline Rose Ann, Teixeira Gail, Thomas Mae, Toussaint Jr, Todd Hugh Hilton, Veerasammy Bhagmattie, Vieira Anthony Joseph, Westford Jennifer, Reginalda Ann, Williams Lee Gendre Hakkim, Younge Dion.