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Dec 19, 2025 Letters
Dear Editor,
I write with sincere concern about recent developments surrounding the presentation of President Irfaan Ali’s five-year development plan.
Traditionally, such important national addresses are delivered in Parliament, where elected representatives from both Government and Opposition come together to speak on behalf of the people. Moving away from this practice understandably causes unease among citizens who value our democratic traditions.
Parliament is more than a formal institution; it is the heart of our democracy. It is where ideas are tested, differing views are respected, and national decisions are strengthened through debate and accountability. When a major policy address is delivered outside of this forum, the opportunity for inclusive engagement is inevitably reduced. These concerns are further deepened by the continued absence of a duly sworn Leader of the Opposition. The Speaker of the National Assembly is yet to convene a sitting of Parliament to complete the process of electing and swearing in the Opposition Leader. This delay leaves a significant portion of the electorate without formal representation at a critical moment in our national discourse.
Guyana is not a one-party state. Our democracy depends on balance, dialogue, and respect for constitutional processes. National development plans deserve to be presented in a setting that reflects these values and allows all elected voices to be heard. At this pivotal point in our country’s development, it is my hope that our leaders will reaffirm their commitment to inclusion, transparency, and democratic respect for the benefit of all Guyanese.
Respectfully,
Lorenzo Joseph
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