GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – August 6, 2025 — With the campaign season in full swing, Attorney General Anil Nandlall is urging voters to exercise more than just their democratic right—he’s calling on them to use their judgment.
In his latest Issues in the News commentary, Nandlall took aim at what he described as a troubling trend in political campaigning: grand promises with no grounding in reality, and rhetoric that, in his view, assumes the electorate isn’t paying attention.
“This level of deceit and dotishness must be removed from our political landscape,” he said during Tuesday night’s broadcast. “I am inviting voters to punish political leaders who descend to this level… who would like to insult their intelligence to such an extent.”
While he did not hold back from naming names—pointing specifically to APNU Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton—Nandlall’s message was less about any one individual and more about the standard of political discourse in Guyana.
Nandlall accused Norton of attempting to posture as a defender of electoral integrity, despite the history of the People’s National Congress, the APNU’s largest faction, being marred by allegations of election rigging.
But the core of Nandlall’s message was about public accountability, not just partisan criticism. He acknowledged that politicians have the right to speak freely and promise what they wish—but voters, he said, also have the responsibility to “deal condignly” with those who take them for fools.
His remarks come at a time when campaign messaging is becoming louder, more competitive, and at times, more polarizing. For Nandlall, that’s exactly the point: with elections just weeks away, he believes it’s time for voters to separate noise from substance.
“This election isn’t just about who has the biggest rally or the flashiest slogan,” one supporter said after the broadcast. “It’s about who respects people enough to speak truthfully.”
As the September 1 election date approaches, the Attorney General’s comments may resonate with voters who are weary of political theatre and looking instead for credible leadership. Whether his message cuts through the campaign chatter will be up to the electorate.
