Elson Low resigns as PNCR treasurer

Oct 03, 2025 News

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(Kaieteur News) – As the fallout continues in the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) its treasurer, Elson Low has tendered his resignation from the post.

Low was also a member of the Central Executive Committee of the party and served as the leader’s economic advisor.  Low confirmed the move in an interview with Kaieteur News on Thursday, stating that he submitted his resignation letter Wednesday night when the party executives met for the first time after its devastating loss at the September 1, 2025 elections.

While Low emphasised that his resignation was only from the treasurer post and not from the party itself, he declined to elaborate fully on the reasons behind his decision. He acknowledged, however, that his departure stemmed from multiple factors, including his intention to pursue further studies. “There are several reasons, but that’s one of them. I prefer not to go further than that,” he said.

As a result of recent vacancies, occasioned by the resignations of Chairman of the party, Shurwayne Holder, Mervin Williams and now Low replacements will be made to maintain the full complement of 15 executive members on the party’s CEC.  According to the party’s internal election results, Christopher Jones and Egerton David are two persons who are next in line to assume positions on the committee, having placed 16th and 17th respectively in the most recent vote.

However, when contacted by Kaieteur News, party member Ganesh Mahipaul stated that he could neither confirm nor deny whether Jones and David will be the individuals selected to fill the vacant seats. He explained that the party is currently reviewing the ranked list of candidates from the internal elections and considering those who received the next highest number of votes.

Mahipaul further noted that, as of now, the party has not received official acceptance from the respective persons regarding the roles. “The party will issue a statement when those positions are taken up,” he stated,

Low’s resignation comes in the wake of mounting tensions and dissatisfaction within the party’s ranks. In a previous appearance on an online show on September 18, Low had openly criticised the PNCR’s leadership, revealing longstanding concerns about its direction and strategy. “I have been distressed for several months because I have been speaking internally to the party about my real concerns regarding the elections. Now, out of respect for the efforts of my comrades, out of respect for my party, you keep those internally, you keep those things quiet,” he said.

His comments highlighted infractions within the PNCR, particularly in relation to its leadership structure and strategic planning. Low criticised the top-down approach to decision-making, stating: “Leadership to me is not just a leader telling people what to do; leadership is about creating an environment for success. And to me, there exists within the PNC leadership the idea that leadership is simply telling people what to do.”

He also pointed to what he described as a disorganised and unstructured process in the selection of parliamentary candidates, an issue he believes contributed to recent resignations and internal discord. “You didn’t see a formal structured process that you should have seen for the selection of these MPs. That is a contributing factor that you would have seen to some of these resignations,” he added.

Low further noted that the leadership ignored critical data and strategic insights he had provided before the elections. Reflecting on the situation, he expressed regret over not being more assertive in challenging the party’s internal culture. “I should have pressed harder for a different definition of leadership. I made my representation, now looking back at it, I don’t know if I should have raised my voice or carried on. If I have one regret, it’s that I wasn’t more aggressive,” he admitted.

On Wednesday, the PNCR issued a statement following its CEC meeting, outlining its strategic direction, rebuilding efforts, and immediate actions. The committee acknowledged recent resignations and confirmed the appointment of two new members to the CEC. Despite the internal departures, the committee reaffirmed its full confidence in the leadership of Aubrey Norton, emphasising that any change in leadership must occur through a duly convened Party Congress, as outlined in the party’s constitution.

“The Committee rejects any notion that there is trouble within the PNCR’s camp and assures the Party’s membership that public grievances by a few persons will not defeat the Party’s reactivation of political will and resilience,” the statement said.

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• Elson Low, PNCR, resigns, Treasurer

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