“We’re planning for the future” – VP Jagdeo boasts, as over 6000 attend PPP youth events

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is making significant strides in engaging the youths of Guyana, as highlighted by Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo during a press conference on Thursday at that party’s headquarters.
Dr Jagdeo boasted that the party is currently conducting a series of youth camps and conferences across the country, and already more than 6,000 young participants are attending. Emphasising the critical role that young people play in shaping the future of the nation and the party, he added that the Progressive Youth Organization (PYO), youth arm of the PPP, has garnered impressive turnout figures, with more regions still to be visited, including Regions Three, Six, Seven, and Eight.
“I am pleased that the party is growing among young people. This is an enormous number of young people. I don’t think there is any youth organization that has those numbers anywhere in our country,” Jagdeo said as he underscored the significance of this initiative.

In elaborating on the PPP’s commitment to developing the next generation of leaders, the Vice President stressed that these camps serve as an “incubator for leadership.” Young participants are not only learning about political processes, but are also being prepared for future leadership roles within the party and on a national level.
“For us, the rebuilding of our youth movement is crucial for continuity, growth, and placing it in secure hands,” Dr Jagdeo has said.

Highlighting the importance of fostering empathy and social consciousness among young leaders in order to ensure their governance reflects the concerns of the people, Dr Jagdeo said, “They get a grounding, they learn empathy (and) they learn about struggles. It’s not just about personal development, it’s also about developing social consciousness and empathy with struggling people. If you can empathize with struggling people, you will become good leaders, and people’s concerns will always be reflected in governance and policy-making,” Jagdeo noted.
He expressed satisfaction with the enthusiasm of the youths, and said he is hoping that other political parties would take note of this trend. “I am very pleased with the great turnout we’ve had and the eagerness of the young people to be associated with the PPP,” he said.
The VP has criticized Opposition parties for their reliance on ageing politicians. Referring to their leadership as a “fossil” of the past, he asserted that the PPP is preparing to change the guard, and is emphasizing the need for fresh, youthful perspectives in politics.
“I am very pleased with the great turnout we’ve had and the eagerness of the young people to be associated with the PPP. And this, hopefully, is something to be replicated by the other parties,” Dr. Jagdeo has said.
As the PPP continues its youth-focused initiatives, it is clear that the party is not only investing in the future of its leadership, but also in the future of Guyana itself. The emphasis on youth engagement and development is poised to reshape the political landscape and ensure that the voices of young people are heard in governance and policy-making.