Attorney General Urges Voters to Challenge Empty Campaign Promises
By Antonio Day | HGP Nightly News
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA – As campaign season heats up across the country, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Anil Nandlall is calling on Guyanese voters to look beyond the headlines and political fanfare and exercise critical judgment when assessing campaign promises.
In his “Issues in the News” commentary on Tuesday night, Nandlall criticized what he described as a growing trend of “political gimmickry,” accusing candidates of making grand but baseless promises and insulting the intelligence of the electorate.
“Now we are an educated people. Our population is no longer… incapable of detecting what is reality and what is surreal,” the Attorney General said.
Targeting “Unrealistic” Campaign Narratives
Though he notably singled out APNU+AFC’s presidential candidate Aubrey Norton, who has positioned himself as a champion of electoral integrity, Nandlall’s broader message was aimed at all political players. He said many campaign narratives are built on unrealistic or impractical ideas that prey on voter frustrations and assume the electorate won’t ask tough questions.
“What I find objectionable is the level of the promises—the quality of what is being said,” Nandlall noted.
He also referenced the PNC’s track record of disputed elections, suggesting a pattern of what he called “selective electoral memory.”
A Call for Political Maturity
Despite his position within the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C), Nandlall’s comments appeared to encourage voters across party lines to demand more from political leaders—including his own colleagues.
“Our electorate must take a position,” he said. “The time has come to stop accepting statements at face value.”
He described the political tone as deteriorating, urging parties to shift from bombastic rhetoric to measured, fact-based discussion about Guyana’s future.
Engaging Younger and First-Time Voters
Nandlall’s remarks come at a critical time, as thousands of young and first-time voters prepare to cast their ballots on September 1. For many in this group, his commentary serves as a timely reminder to stay informed, question candidates, and be cautious of performative politics.
“This could be a defining election for the future of Guyana. It demands serious, informed engagement—not empty slogans,” he concluded.
