Jagdeo warns of ‘behind-the-scenes plot’ to force PPP/C into minority but says it will not happen

Vice President and General Secretary of the governing People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Bharrat Jagdeo, is warning supporters to remain vigilant against what he describes as a “master plan” by the opposition and U.S-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed to drag the ruling party below 50% in Parliament.

Jagdeo made the comments on Thursday as he highlighted accusations of quiet backdoor deals between APNU, AFC, and Mohamed — who was sanctioned by the United States last year — to weaken the PPP/C at any cost.

“They want to take this country back to the days of minority government — like in 2011 when the PPP had the presidency but couldn’t get anything done. That’s their hope,” Jagdeo said.

He pointed to statements by AFC executive David Patterson, who, when asked at his party’s recent press conference about possible deals, confirmed that “discussions are always ongoing and will continue until the final decision is made.”

Jagdeo described that as clear proof of plans to forge alliances, no matter how unsavoury the partners.

“Anyone but the PPP — that’s what they’re saying. Patterson practically admitted he’d collaborate with the devil — someone like Azruddin Mohamed — who’s sanctioned and endangers this country’s security. They’ll destroy Guyana just to get rid of the PPP,” Jagdeo declared.

He claimed elements of the local media were part of what he described as a wider agenda to erode the governing party’s support.

“Some sections of the media are complicit — they magnify opposition sideshows but downplay the overwhelming support the PPP has earned on the ground,” Jagdeo added.

Referencing the APNU’s own press conference this week, Jagdeo pointed to the Opposition Leader’s refusal to answer questions about allegations that Mohamed is paying people to vote, instead deflecting blame to the government.

“It shows they don’t care about the risks Mohamed poses — all they care about is unseating the PPP at any cost,” he said.

Jagdeo warned that if the PPP/C is forced into a minority, Guyana risks slipping back into gridlock and political stalemate.

“People must remember what it was like when we had a minority government — nothing moved, everything stalled, and the opposition used budget cuts to cripple the country’s development. They are obsessed with hate for the PPP, even if it means Guyanese suffer again,” he said.

The Vice President maintained that the PPP/C will remain focused on delivering for the people and is training over 3,000 polling agents to guard against any attempt to manipulate the next election.