The We Invest In Nationhood (WIN) party is calling for the immediate resignation of Ministers Susan Rodrigues and Zulfikar Mustapha, citing serious allegations of high-level corruption that have surfaced under the current PPP government. WIN asserts that the Guyanese people are entitled to transparency regarding how public officials, entrusted with national resources, can amass significant wealth that far exceeds their official incomes.
Minister Susan Rodrigues is accused of acquiring multiple properties in the U.S. through shell companies within just a few years of public service. Additionally, she has reportedly received several parcels of prime state land designated for development, while ordinary citizens face long waits for access to even a single lot. Furthermore, she has purchased lands from private individuals, raising additional questions about her conduct.
Similarly, Minister Zulfikar Mustapha and his family are alleged to have profited millions from their public positions. WIN contends that these incidents are not isolated but part of a broader pattern of systemic misuse of office for personal gain, which warrants a thorough investigation and appropriate legal action following their resignations.
The party expressed concern over the “deafening silence” from top officials within the PPP. “How can a government that claims to promote transparency and accountability remain quiet in the face of detailed reports of ill-gotten wealth?” they questioned. President Irfaan Ali has previously stated a commitment to holding corrupt officials accountable, yet WIN argues that current anti-money laundering laws appear ineffective when senior officials can freely accumulate luxury properties, vehicles, and land without consequence.
WIN highlighted the swift action taken against Sherwin Greaves, the former CEO of the Ministry of Housing, who was compelled to resign when corruption allegations arose. This has led to questions about whether Ministers Rodrigues and Mustapha are being afforded special protections by the PPP, allowing them to retain their positions despite the serious allegations against them.
“The Guyanese people cannot continue to be stifled by corruption,” WIN said in their statement. “Public office is a public trust, not a personal bank. Ministers who have lost their moral authority to serve must step aside. The nation deserves leadership that is accountable, transparent, and beyond reproach. Silence or inaction regarding these allegations only entrenches corruption and deepens public mistrust.”
In conclusion, WIN urgently calls for Ministers Susan Rodrigues and Zulfikar Mustapha to resign immediately to facilitate full, independent investigations into the sources of their wealth. Should they fail to act, WIN insists that responsibility falls squarely on President Irfaan Ali to remove them from office to restore public confidence and demonstrate that no one is above the law.
