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Formed in 1950, the PPP is Guyana's oldest active political party and has since then been under the leadership of Dr. Cheddi Jagan until his recent death in March of 1997. The party, in a coalition with prominent business and social leaders (Civic), won Guyana's first democratic elections in 1992 and currently forms the government. Janet Jagan, one of the original founders of the PPP and also wife of the late party leader, was chosen as the PPP/Civic's Presidential Candidate.
Desmond Hoyte succeeded the late Forbes Burnham (Guyana's first executive president) as leader of the PNC in 1985. The PNC ruled Guyana from independence to 1992 and now forms the main opposition in Parliament with Mr. Hoyte as Leader of the Opposition. Desmond Hoyte was chosen as his party's Presidential Candidate for the upcoming elections.
A socially active political party, the WPA is best known as the party of the late Dr. Walter Rodney, a martyr for Guyanese democracy. The party recently formed an alliance with the newer GLP, led by Nanda Gopaul. The WPA/GLP chose Rupert Roopnarine, as their Presidential Candidate
A conservative right wing party which targets the business community for support.
Hamilton Green founded the GGG soon after he was evicted from the PNC due to a dispute with its leader. The GGG currently controls the Georgetown Town Council and will be contesting national elections for the first time in 1997.
Asgar Ally founded the GDP not long after he resigned as Minister of Finance off the PPP/Civic government. The GDP has never contested elections and will do so for the first time in 1997.
Guyana's Choice 1997 is maintained by Safraz W. Ishmael. If you have any comments, suggestions or contributions please email [email protected]. Last updated Sunday, September 14, 1997. |
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