By Dacia Richards | HGPTV Nightly Newsroom
Co-leader of the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), Dr. David Hinds, says the opposition is being boxed into a corner ahead of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, claiming they will be left with only two choices: boycott or participate under duress.
Dr. Hinds, speaking during a recent forum, expressed deep concern over what he describes as a deteriorating electoral environment—citing partisan manipulation, a lack of electoral reforms, and growing distrust in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM).
“The opposition is being forced to either legitimize a flawed process or stay out altogether,” Hinds said. “That is not democracy. That is coercion.”
He added that without the implementation of key measures—such as biometric verification, a cleansed voters’ list, and balanced oversight—the credibility of the electoral process will remain in question.
The comments come at a time when opposition parties are demanding greater transparency and inclusivity in electoral preparations, warning of potential consequences if their concerns continue to be ignored.
