“I believe in his vision” – former PNC Executive, Thandi McAllister, on supporting Pres. Ali

Former member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Central Committee, Thandi McAllister, who had left be party over its leadership’s lack of aspirations, has now thrown her support behind the vision of the President Dr Irfaan Ali-led People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) going into the 2025 General and Regional Elections later this year.

In brief remarks at a community outreach at Belle West in Canal No.2 Polder, West Bank Demerara earlier today, McAllister recalled that she was on the other side of the aisle at the 2020 elections but is now backing President Ali for a second term in office.

“I joined forces with my brother and friend, Irfaan, because I believe in his vision – a vision which he personally outlined to me,” she explained.

According to McAllister, Guyanese have witnessed the unprecedented development unfolding across the country, mainly as a result of the efforts and vision of the Ali-led Administration. She added that this transformation could be even greater under the PPP/C.

“As a young person, I feel this is a grand time to be alive in this Cooperative Republic… These elections that are upcoming will determine the future for this country… So, I want to encourage you to stay the course with my friend and brother.”

“You have seen, first hand, the development from 2020 to date, imagine what he will do with another term. I trust his vision, I trust his word… And I’m saying to you, trust him with another term; trust him with Guyana’s future. He has demonstrated that he is the man for all citizens. He has demonstrated that he is a President of the people, by the people and for the people,” McAllister stated.

The former PNCR executive went on to lobby for the PPP/C, saying “…and Region Three, in these elections, your votes are critical!”

McAllister, who was the Chairperson for the PNC’s Region Three arm, had resigned from the party back in 2021, citing the shortcomings of the party’s leadership. She had said in a statement that the current PNCR’s “…leadership is ill-suited to the fulfillment of the aspirations of young people in Guyana, the enhancement of the party’s supporters, and the advancement of the nation.”

Nevertheless, McAllister now joins other PNC members – the likes of former Parliamentarian, James Bond – who have shown support for President Ali.

Back in January, Bond, an Attorney-at-law and businessman, James Bond, endorsed Ali for a second term in office. He had made this declaration during a public engagement President Ali had with residents of Melanie on the East Coast of Demerara (ECD).

“President Ali, [he’s] one person who always remembered me. Since he was a Minister, he always remembered me. He is a friend to me, and I’m giving you my full support for a second term. I’ve said it publicly,” Bond had declared.

Bond has been out of the political limelight since 2020 but has been seen at several state events organised by the PPP/C Government.

Meanwhile, PNCR Leader, Aubrey Norton, has indicated that he was not concerned about other PNC members following suit and switching alliance ahead of the upcoming 2025 elections.