SENIOR Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Ashni Singh has reaffirmed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s (PPP/C’s) position as the only truly national political party in Guyana, pointing to its broad-based and diverse leadership, as well as its visionary agenda for national development.
Speaking to a large crowd of supporters in Belvedere North during a recent PPP/C public meeting, Dr. Singh highlighted the inclusive nature of the party’s slate, which reflects Guyana’s multi-ethnic, multi-religious society.

He said the PPP/C’s team represents all walks of life, including professionals from various sectors, and that this diversity is part of the reason the party continues to garner overwhelming support across the country.

Referring to the large turnout of supporters at all the meetings and rallies hosted by the party in the various regions, including Rose Hall, the Minister asked, “…And why is it that we are seeing this massive support for the People’s Progressive Party? Why is it that in 2025 we are witnessing what Vice-President Bharrat Jagdeo described as a tsunami of support for the PPP/C? What is it that is triggering this tsunami of support for the PPP/C? Is it by accident? Is it good luck or luck-and-chance?”

To which he replied, “Absolutely not! We are witnessing this tsunami of support for the PPP/C for a few very fundamental reasons.”
The Minister listed one of the main reasons as being because citizens want the best party who can run the country to serve them. “Who will you go to, other than a man or a woman or a team

that has demonstrated that it has a vision and the competence and the capability to run a country,” Dr. Singh posited, adding that the PPP/C has proven this time and again.
“I want you to look across the spectrum of the people who are asking you to make them the government and to make them the President! Look at all of them! None of them ever run anything, other than the People’s Progressive Party and Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali! None of them!” the Minister highlighted to thunderous applause from those residents in agreement.
“Look at the whole lineup in APNU! Not one of them has ever run anything in their lives! Not one of them has ever managed anything in their lives! Not one of them has ever built anything in their lives, and they want to run country!” he said.

As for the many promises being made by the various opposition parties, Dr. Singh said:
“All of this nonsense that they are walking around promising is designed to fool people, and to insult people’s intelligence, and to create the impression that ‘Oh, we will share out everything, and you all will be good; don’t have to work or nothing’. As if people today are stupid to be deceived, and to believe that nonsense.”

Not yet done with the tomfoolery passing for sound political strategy on the campaign trail, Dr. Singh said:
“I will ask you today, which political leader in 2025 has outlined a sensible vision for Guyana and for Region Six? Which political leader has outlined any vision at all for Guyana and for Region Six? It is almost like Region Six doesn’t exist for these people. But, guess what? Have you heard them express a vision for Region Ten? Or Region One? Or Region Two? No Region! Not one! Because they are visionless!”

Having gotten that bit off his chest, Dr. Singh proceeded to remind Berbicians of President Ali’s ‘exciting vision’ for the country, including the infrastructural transformation, starting with two bridges; a new Berbice Bridge and the Corentyne River bridge, and a four-lane highway, new all-weather roads linking Berbicians to Orealla and Siparuta, new roads, and allowing for the opening up of tens of thousands of arable land for farmers and for more agricultural production and for more livestock and more income for farmers.
In conclusion, he noted that, simply put, what all the foregoing plans mean is that more money will be circulating in the country’s economy. And that’s not all! Plans for the Ancient County, he said, also include facilities for farmers to develop their produce well beyond the primary stages, as well as the provision of more jobs and other opportunities for young people in Region Six in the various sectors, including health, tourism and education.