GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Sep 6, CMC – The leader of the main opposition, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), Aubrey Norton, Saturday all but conceded that t coalition had lost the September 1 general and regional elections, but vowed to continue to fight for democratic rule in Guyana.
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is expected to make official later on Saturday, the victory of the ruling People’s Progressive/Civic (PPP/C) clearing the way for President Irfaan Ali to be sworn in for a second consecutive five year term.
GECOM is expected to meet at 11.00 pm (local time) to announce the results of the elections and Ali is expected to take the oath of office on Sunday at 10.00 am (local time)
In a broadcast on social media, Norton thanked members and supporters of the APBU , saying he was taking the “opportunity to wish all Guyanese the best, regardless of the party you supported.
“In spite of the manifest deficiencies in the electoral system, including a bloated voters’ list and the lack of biometrics, our party decided to participate in the elections held on the 1st September, 2025.”
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