Narine’s allegations against PNC false-Mahipaul

Nov 22, 2025 News

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Kaieteur News – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) member of parliament, Ganesh Mahipaul said Friday that the allegations made against the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), by the former Mayor of Georgetown Ubraj Narine are false.

Addressing questions from the media regarding Narine’s resignation, Mahipaul said anyone who leaves the party is an unfortunate loss, however, party members respect everyone’s choices, and nothing is held against them if they choose to leave.

“In terms of the allegations that were made, I would like to personally say that they are untrue because I was a part of the team that managed the campaign structure of the APNU. As you know, I was the vice-presidential candidate, but outside of that, I also had the role of coordinating trips in the respective regions and several people were involved. I know that there were occasions where Mr. Narine was placed on teams to be in respective areas,” Mahipaul revealed.

While he feels that Narine attended the public gathering at Leguan, the Wakenaam meeting that he was slated for he could not make it but provided a reason.

“I know he was also engaged in certain outreaches and campaign meetings on the East Coast and there are others that he was slated for that he did not participate in. I know he also played additional roles which I will not speak of here but he knows them,” the politician added.

He lamented that it is unfortunate that when members leave the party, they seek to back it up with a series of allegations. He explained that when persons become a party member, it is done through a group, and then one can work their way up to the highest level; to serve at the central executive committee.

“So, Ubraj’s resignation letter, which I see he sent directly to the leader, will have to be now forwarded to his group chair because by right when you’re resigning, you’re supposed to resign from your group, when you’re an ordinary member. So, it will have to be forwarded to his group chair for them to acknowledge, and for them to take the necessary administrative aspect of doing it in terms of his membership and so on and they will then communicate with the general secretary,” he explained.

On November 21, Narine resigned from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), delivering a blistering critique of the party’s direction under leader Aubrey Norton.

Narine told Kaieteur News that the PNCR has been “hemorrhaging internally and externally” and has strayed far from the ideology of its founding leader. “The party is dear to me,” Narine said. “But the party, I believe, has lost its ideology. I will continue to support the supporters of the party. I will continue to reach out to them.” Asked whether he would continue backing the PNCR despite his resignation, Narine said he intends to continue doing the groundwork in communities, but not under the current structure.

Narine announced his resignation via Facebook on Thursday. Contacted by this newspaper, Narine said that the party has “continued to hemorrhage itself, both internally and externally.” Narine said since the party’s thrashing at the September 1 polls, Norton has not called a meeting of the membership. “He hasn’t even called a meeting to give us the way forward (or) what’s the next step.”

Reminding that Members of Parliament (MP’s) have been appointed, Narine revealed that he has made several attempts to get in touch with Dr. Terrence Campbell- APNU Parliamentary lead, but nothing came out of the conversations that were had. In this light, he no longer wanted to be a part of that environment. While he believes he has other responsibilities and he should be focusing his energies there, Narine said he will not be joining any other political party. Instead, he is choosing to remain alone and support the people of Guyana to the best of his abilities.

In the resignation letter which made its rounds on social media, Narine said he was writing with respect and careful reflection to tender his resignation from the People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R), with immediate effect. “This decision comes after a period of thoughtful consideration of my personal responsibilities and future aspirations. My involvement with the PNCR has provided me with invaluable experiences, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to serve the people of Guyana with dedication and sincerity. For these, I express my genuine appreciation,” he said.

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