Latest update September 4th, 2026 10:24 AM
The time is now to end corruption
Dear Editor,
Recent claims by the Leader of the Opposition have once again raised serious questions about a ranch reportedly worth billions and alleged to be owned by President Irfaan Ali.
President Ali, whose official salary has been widely reported, has faced questions about his wealth since his early years as a government minister. Concerns were also raised about his acquisition and extensive renovation of a historic estate, including the addition of a swimming pool and pool house. Critics have long argued that the source of the funds used for these projects was never adequately explained.
During the period following the change of government in 2020. Mr. Ali was charged with multiple fraud-related offences connected to his time as Housing Minister. Those charges were later discontinued before trial, and no conviction resulted. Nevertheless, the questions surrounding transparency and public accountability have remained part of Guyana’s political debate.
Since returning to office in 2020, the government has faced numerous allegations of corruption involving ministers and other public officials. These allegations have been strongly denied by government representatives, and many have not been proven in court. However, they continue to fuel public concern about integrity in public office.
As a nation, we must demand honesty, transparency, and accountability from every public official, regardless of political party. This is not about the PPP or the PNC. It is about protecting the integrity of our democracy and ensuring that those entrusted with public office uphold the highest ethical standards.
My fellow Guyanese, this is not merely a political issue—it is a moral one. If credible evidence of wrongdoing exists, it should be investigated independently, and anyone found guilty should face the full force of the law. No one should be above accountability.
The time to demand integrity is now. If we fail to act today, we risk accepting corruption as the norm tomorrow.
Yours faithfully,
Rawle Blackman
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