James Bond, Melanie residents endorse President Ali for a second term

In a significant show of support for President Dr. Irfaan Ali, Attorney-at-Law and businessman James Bond, along with several residents of Melanie, East Coast Demerara, publicly endorsed the President for a second term in office on Thursday.

The endorsement came during President Ali’s ongoing community outreach tour, which is aimed at engaging directly with citizens to address concerns and build stronger connections.

Bond, a member of the opposition People’s National Congress Reform (PNC/R) and former Parliamentarian made his endorsement in a heartfelt manner.

Standing alongside President Ali, Bond praised the Head of State’s consistent commitment to the people of Guyana, highlighting how the President had always remembered him and maintained a personal connection since his tenure as a minister.

“President Ali is one person who has always remembered me,” Bond said, embracing the President with a warm hug.

“Since he was a minister, he always remembered me. He is a friend to me, and I’m giving you my full support for a second term. I’ve said it publicly.”

The endorsement was met with resounding applause from the crowd, which was predominantly made up of Afro-Guyanese residents and long-time supporters of the opposition. It marked a significant shift in the political landscape of the region, where the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) had traditionally fought to make inroads.

The gathering also witnessed an endorsement from an overseas-based Guyanese woman, who remarked that it was a historic moment for the community.

“I believe this is the first time a President from the People’s Progressive Party Civic Government has visited our village,” she said, acknowledging the positive impact of the outreach efforts in fostering political unity.

The sense of enthusiasm was further amplified by a young resident, who took the microphone to declare the community’s growing support for the current administration.

“Melanie, this community, this turnout and even more on the day, we young people want to let you know that we will ensure this administration gets another term,” he stated with confidence, sending a clear message that the tide of political support was shifting in favour of Dr. Ali and the PPP/C.