MP Annette Ferguson Calls for Justice and Reflection as Guyana Marks 59 Years of Independence
By Antonio Dey | HGP Nightly News
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA –
As Guyana celebrates its 59th anniversary of independence, Opposition Member of Parliament Annette Ferguson has urged citizens to reflect not just on the nation’s achievements but also on unfinished justice and deep-seated inequities.
In an exclusive interview with HGPTV Nightly News, MP Ferguson referenced the unresolved case of Ariana Younge, calling it a symbol of injustice in modern Guyana.
“Rather than allowing the family to get justice, we see exactly all the machinations being played out by this regime,” Ferguson stated.
While acknowledging Guyana’s impressive strides—particularly in the oil and gas sector—MP Ferguson said not all Guyanese are benefiting from the nation’s oil wealth.
“As a nation blessed by oil resources, not all Guyanese are enjoying this patrimony,” she declared, accusing the current People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) administration of enriching “friends, family, cronies—and even themselves.”
She highlighted that both public and private sector workers continue to struggle despite the country earning billions in oil revenue.
Ferguson criticized what she termed a “parliamentary dictatorship,” accusing the government of excluding the opposition from consultations on critical national matters.
“Yes, the government might be preaching democracy, but in 59 years we see how Parliament is being managed—especially under the current Speaker,” she said.
Looking ahead to the September 1, 2025 elections, Ferguson called on Guyanese to vote for change and cited the government’s handling of the Venezuelan border threat as inadequate.
“Rather than ensuring citizens are protected from Venezuela’s aggression, the government has mishandled the situation,” she asserted.
She ended with a call to action:
“In this 59th year as an independent nation, we must go to the polls knowing we need to rid ourselves of the PPP/C.”
