In light of the acrimony surrounding the choice of Speaker of the National Assembly, the elections for the regional council for Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni) could further test ties between APNU and the AFC.
APNU and the AFC have deadlocked over who will be Speaker of the National Assembly with both sides holding steadfastly to their candidates. The AFC is backing Moses Nagamootoo while APNU has proposed either Deborah Backer or Cammie Ramsaroop. APNU and the AFC