HGP Nightly News – A fierce public exchange has broken out between Susan Rodrigues, Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, and Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, as both sides trade accusations of corruption, deflection, and hidden interests.
The confrontation was sparked after Mohamed accused Rodrigues, a former Housing Minister, of amassing significant personal wealth while thousands of Guyanese wait years for house lots.
He questioned the ownership and timing of certain properties linked to the minister and alleged failures to properly declare assets to the Integrity Commission. In response, Rodrigues categorically rejected the allegations, insisting that her assets were lawfully acquired through private transactions rather than state allocations.
She said her financial interests were properly declared and accused Mohamed and members of his family of attempting to divert attention from what she described as serious international allegations against them, including matters related to sanctions.
The exchange quickly escalated.In a subsequent statement, Mohamed doubled down on his claims, arguing that the minister had failed to provide satisfactory explanations and accusing the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic of relying on deflection rather than addressing allegations of corruption directly.
He further alleged that there were personal and financial ties between himself and Rodrigues prior to her appointment to Cabinet, claims that the minister has not addressed directly. The public back-and-forth unfolds against the backdrop of heightened political tension following the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections.
The elections were declared won by the PPP/C by the Guyana Elections Commission, while the WIN party continues to position itself as an emerging opposition force challenging the political status quo. So far, neither Rodrigues nor Mohamed has indicated whether the matter will be pursued through formal legal channels, leaving the dispute to play out in the court of public opinion.
As accusations and counter-claims continue to circulate, the clash underscores the increasingly combative tone of Guyana’s post-election political landscape, where questions of wealth, power, and accountability are rapidly becoming flashpoints.
