GEORGETOWN – Former PNCR Region Two Chairman Prince Holder has abruptly resigned from his position, citing growing tensions and fundamental disagreements with the party’s current leadership. In a letter dated December 8, 2025, and addressed to General Secretary Sherwin Benjamin, Holder said recent developments had created “irreconcilable differences,” leaving him convinced his only option was to walk away.
Holder, who served in the role for seven years, confirmed that while he has stepped down from the chairmanship, he will continue working as a Regional Councillor to support residents of Region Two. He made it clear, however, that he will no longer take part in activism or political campaigning on behalf of the PNCR.
His departure comes at a time when the party is facing one of its most turbulent years in recent memory. The PNCR, and by extension the wider APNU coalition, has seen a stream of high-ranking members leave under Aubrey Norton’s leadership, creating internal unease ahead of the 2025 elections. Many within and outside the party have pointed to Norton’s management style as the source of frustration, even as he remains in charge and has given up his seat in Parliament to make space for new faces in an attempt to stabilize the party.
Meanwhile, APNU’s parliamentary presence continues to shrink. The coalition now holds just 12 National Assembly seats, compared to the 16 secured by newcomer WIN, led by businessman Azruddin Mohamed. Former PNCR member Amanza Walton-Desir, who also resigned this year to form Forward Guyana, controls a single seat on her own.
Holder thanked the party membership and supporters for their trust throughout his tenure but made no effort to hide his disappointment in the direction the PNCR has taken. His exit adds to a growing list of resignations and deepens concerns about the party’s internal cohesion at a critical moment in national politics.
