Guyana opposition parties explore greater political cooperation
Key Points(5)
- Guyana’s two main opposition parties, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), are exploring greater political cooperation following talks between their senior representatives.
- The parties on Saturday issued a joint statement outlining the outcome of a meeting held five days earlier to discuss several political issues and the possibility of closer collaboration.
- The meeting was led by Opposition Leader and WIN leader Azruddin Mohamed and APNU Chairman and People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Leader Aubrey Norton.
- The parties also discussed the ongoing impasse affecting the Region 10 Regional Democratic Council and nominations to the Local Government Commission.
- WIN and APNU described the talks as cordial and said the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on developing general and specific guidelines to govern future engagement between the two sides.
Guyana’s two main opposition parties, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), are exploring greater political cooperation following talks between their senior representatives.
The parties on Saturday issued a joint statement outlining the outcome of a meeting held five days earlier to discuss several political issues and the possibility of closer collaboration.
The meeting was led by Opposition Leader and WIN leader Azruddin Mohamed and APNU Chairman and People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Leader Aubrey Norton.
According to the statement, discussions focused on issues of mutual concern and the potential for greater political cooperation “in the interest of the people of Guyana.”
Among the matters discussed were issues involving the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), including the appointment of commissioners and electoral scrutineers.
The parties also discussed the ongoing impasse affecting the Region 10 Regional Democratic Council and nominations to the Local Government Commission.
WIN and APNU described the talks as cordial and said the meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on developing general and specific guidelines to govern future engagement between the two sides.
As part of that process, the parties are considering establishing a six-member team, comprising three representatives from each side, to develop the proposed framework.
WIN said it would first consult its leadership and membership before deciding whether to appoint its three representatives.
APNU will similarly consult the other parties within its coalition before selecting its three-member team.
Despite the discussions, the parties stressed that no final decisions were made on any of the substantive political issues raised during the meeting.
The talks signal a possible move toward closer coordination between Guyana’s major opposition forces, although both sides have indicated that further internal consultations will be necessary before any formal arrangement is established.
