Kaieteur News Reports : Businessman and social media commentator Glenn Lall has voiced his concerns regarding recent comments made by US Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot. The ambassador stated that the United States would be uneasy if Azruddin Mohamed, the presidential candidate for the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, were to win the upcoming elections or be elected to parliament.
Last year, Mohamed, along with his father Nazar “Shell” Mohamed and government official Mae Thomas, was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for alleged gold smuggling. The sanctions highlighted the U.S. commitment to holding accountable those exploiting Guyana’s underdeveloped gold sector.
In June 2025, Mohamed launched his political party, WIN, which is set to contest the General and Regional Elections on September 1. Ambassador Theriot expressed concerns about Mohamed’s potential role in government, stating, “Anytime the U.S. Department of Treasury OFAC sanctioned individual has the potential to become a member of government, that is concerning for us.”
In a recent social media commentary, Lall referenced other political figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, who faced legal issues yet successfully ran for office. “Not accused, not sanctioned, convicted in a court of law for fraud. Yet with all that, he ran for President and won,” Lall pointed out. He also mentioned current President Irfaan Ali, who faced multiple fraud charges before taking office, questioning why Mohamed’s sanctions raised concerns while others did not.
Lall accused the U.S. Ambassador of attempting to control political dynamics in Guyana, stating, “This isn’t about ethics, fair play or Justice—it’s about control.” He suggested that the U.S. is more comfortable with established political parties that have already compromised on issues related to Guyana’s resources.
He criticized the ambassador’s remarks about the American private sector needing to rethink business engagements in Guyana, asserting that foreign interests are primarily focused on exploiting the country’s resources rather than assisting its citizens.
Lall concluded by urging Guyanese voters to consider the implications of foreign influence on their political landscape. He characterized Mohamed as a threat to existing power structures and called on the public to vote based on their convictions in the upcoming elections.
These comments from Lall come against the backdrop of a significant shift in U.S. diplomatic policy regarding foreign elections. Recently, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed diplomats not to comment on the fairness or integrity of elections in other countries, indicating a move towards a more strategic, interest-based approach in U.S. foreign relations.
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