LEADER of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Aubrey Norton was enraged over Vice-President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo’s confidence in the Joint Services to maintain law and order for the upcoming elections.

Dr. Jagdeo, at a rally at Stewartville on Sunday, said he is confident that the Joint Services is ready to respond to any disturbance that might arise after the elections.

His comments were part of a direct condemnation of those who, he said, are already sowing the “seeds of unrest”.

Referencing such actions, he highlighted: “Norton said, ‘If I don’t win and if the elections are rigged, there will be trouble in Guyana.’ And Azruddin Mohamed, in his delusional state, says, ‘I did a poll that showed that I’m winning the presidency. I’ve already won in Regions One, Seven, Eight and Nine, and the PPP is planning to rig… And there’ll be trouble in Guyana.’”

The Vice-President, however, assured citizens: “The security forces are ready to take on anyone who tries to disrupt the peaceful poll in these upcoming elections.”

Norton, during an address at a public meeting in his community, Plaisance, responded to Dr. Jagdeo’s statements, saying: “He made this point that he has the Disciplined Services waiting for after the elections to deal with us… If you lose these elections, you must go; you must not tell us about bringing the police. We’re going to beat you in a fair fashion, and anything you try, you will face the full consequences.”

Norton further said: “We are not afraid of you; if you want us to clash, let us clash… We are interested in peace.”

The opposition leader also slipped in personal jabs at the Vice-President.

After his verbal attacks, Norton said he wants peace at the elections.