Warning from Dr. David Hinds: A Fragmented Opposition Risks Election Success

Warning from Dr. David Hinds: A Fragmented Opposition Risks Election Success

Co-leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds, today warned that a “fragmented opposition” could further split the votes when the General and Regional Elections are held on September 1, 2025.

At a press conference on Monday, he stated that splitting the votes would make it more difficult for opposition parties to defeat the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) in the upcoming elections.

“A fragmented opposition presents a challenge that should not be overlooked, especially in a situation where anti-opposition forces are consolidating around the PPP. Splitting the opposition vote makes the task of defeating the PPP more challenging. The WPA is not convinced that a minority government would propel democratic governance and political stability,” Dr. Hinds said.

The WPA has coalesced with A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for the upcoming elections. The party had hoped that the Alliance For Change (AFC) would form part of a “grand coalition,” but the AFC and APNU have failed to reach an agreement.

Dr. Hinds emphasized that the coalition model is better suited for Guyana’s plural society than the current one-party model. He noted that the WPA has long concluded that no single party, however strong electorally, could realistically govern Guyana in an impartial and democratic manner.

With the election date set, the WPA will be working diligently to mobilize support among the opposition’s traditional base.

“For the WPA, the first order of business must be the defeat of the PPP. That party has, in the last five years, demonstrated its inability and unwillingness to manage our plural society against the backdrop of our rise as a petrostate. The PPP’s drive to dominate the state and society has hindered transformative outcomes in the political economy. The favorable macroeconomic indicators have not been matched by a similar improvement in the quality of life for the broad masses. Similarly, race relations have deteriorated over the last five years as the PPP arrogantly pursues a policy of forced co-optation,” Dr. Hinds stated.

He added that the opposition must focus on presenting inclusive policies that resonate with the electorate.

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