The People’s Progressive Party says that in looking back over the years at the many struggles that Guyanese have had to engage in, it can safely be said  that “the struggles of our forefathers for the abolition of slavery always served to inspire all Guyanese.”

The ruling party in extending best wishes “to all Guyanese and to those of African descent in particular” on Freedom Day, noted that this is one of  the most important anniversaries in Guyana’s history. “This was the first blow struck for independence and freedom of this country,” the PPP said in its Freedom Day message.

The party said further that the struggles have also served “to spur us on in the conviction that we will overcome all obstacles in our path as we strive to consolidate the gains that our people have made throughout the years.”

On this anniversary of the abolition of slavery, the PPP urged that Guyanese “rededicate ourselves towards strengthening our democracy, consolidating the freedoms which we enjoy and work tirelessly towards the building of our country.”

According to the party, “this is the most fitting way to honour the memory of those slaves whose sacrifices and whose contributions to our country’s development are immeasurable.”