The “majority” leadership of Change Guyana, the party which was launched by businessman Robert Badal to contest the March 2nd general elections, has taken the decision to dissolve it.
A Change Guyana statement in the names of Nigel Hinds, Chairman; Mishka Puran, Prime Ministerial Candidate; Ramesh Ramoutar, Vice Chairman; Everton Morris, Executive and
Ryan Dey, Executive said that the party has “achieved outsized accomplishments in pre and post March 2020 General and Regional elections of Guyana. Now in this August month of 2020, the month where we have had a democratic transition, the majority leadership of Change Guyana made the decision that the dissolution of Change Guyana as a Political Party is in the best interest of our members and supporters”.
There was no mention of Badal in the press release.
The release thanked all of its members and supporters here and in the diaspora.
It added that of the six new parties that contested in Guyana’s March 2020 elections, Change Guyana received the second most votes in the Regional Elections and third most votes in the General Elections.
“.. the results stands as testimony to our courageous outreach efforts across Guyana and the need for implementation of the socio-economic policies set out in our manifesto”, the release added.
Change Guyana secured 1,953 votes at the national level. The Liberty and Justice Party gathered 2,657 votes and A New and United Guyana 2,313 votes.
Yesterday’s release said that the “unique and outstanding” contributions made by Change Guyana over its ten months of existence – set out core economic and social policies that speak to the needs of Guyana, by outlining policies for poverty alleviation, job creation, inclusive economic development and restructuring of a burdensome tax system.
“The former leaders and members of Change Guyana can now work independently or collectively towards building a new political movement or political party or pursue their goals afresh, while always being appreciative of those individuals who supported and continue to seek a change in the political culture of Guyana”, the release added.
