Aubrey must go for the PNCR to grow

Mar 19, 2026 Letters

Dear Editor,

There must be a serious, organized effort to stand up for the majority of Guyanese who feel neglected, marginalised, and, in many cases, victimized. The status quo is simply unacceptable.

The People’s National Congress Reform has now suffered two consecutive electoral defeats. The most recent loss, under the leadership of Aubrey Norton, was decisive. Yet, I am reliably informed that despite these outcomes, he believes he should lead the party into a third election. Let’s be honest, those who support that position are largely enablers. Control of the party’s internal machinery should not be mistaken for broad-based national support or electoral viability. I hope the parliamentary leadership of the opposition coalition takes a different view. Terrence Campbell has been putting in the work on the ground and appears committed to meaningful engagement. This is a moment that calls for courage, not quiet loyalty.

Politics is not about comfort or personal allegiance. It is about results and responsibility. It is imperative that Mr. Campbell engage Mr. Norton directly and make it clear that stepping aside is in the best interest of both the party and the country. Leadership must be about knowing when to lead and when to exit.

The alternative is allowing continued dominance by the People’s Progressive Party, whose governance many view as increasingly centralized, unaccountable, and disconnected from the concerns of ordinary citizens. At the same time, the question of emerging forces like We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) cannot be ignored. What once seemed like a one-election phenomenon now demands serious consideration. Its leadership and support base have shown resilience. But questions remain: if its central figure faces legal challenges, will the movement endure? Will its backers remain committed? Who steps forward in a leadership vacuum?

These are not small questions they go to the heart of whether a unified opposition is possible.

And unity is exactly what is required. The work of bringing the opposition together must begin now. Fresh voices and emerging leaders—people like Amanza Walton-Desir and Michael Francis Bailey must be included in shaping that future. The next phase of leadership must be broader, more inclusive, and more in touch with the people it seeks to represent. Guyana deserves a credible, united opposition. And the time to build, it is now.

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