In a live address to the nation on the 4th anniversary of the March 2020 General and Regional Elections, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali reminded that the government is grounded on a foundation that upholds the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
For this reason, the Guyanese leader is adamant that blatant assault on the country’s democracy which occurred in 2020 will not be repeated.
After casting their votes on March 2, 2020, Guyanese had to endure an approximately five-month delay in the announcement of the results, during which attempts were made to rig the elections in favour of the then A Partnership for National Unity +Alliance for Change (APNU\AFC) government.
The president recalled that when the PPP/C government assumed office in 2020, they had to grapple with the debilitating effects of a global pandemic. However, according to President Ali, his government rose to the occasion, implementing a suite of measures and investing in enabling programmes and infrastructure to tackle the economic and social impacts of COVID-19.
Notably, the head of state pointed out that within the first 100 days in office, the PPP/C government removed more than 200 burdensome taxes and fees.
The president said that today, the evidence of the government’s hard work is clear. He highlighted the expansion and vast improvements in healthcare service and infrastructure, the enhanced quality of education being meted out to Guyanese, and the increased accessibility within the housing sector.
Across all areas, Guyanese are being empowered with the necessary tools to elevate their livelihoods, and the president assured that this effort will continue.
This feat has not been without its challenges, but President Ali reminded that the PPP/C government remains steadfast in their quest to build a strong, resilient and sustainable country.