Decision to launch new party took ‘courage,’ ‘insanity’ amidst divisive politics

The absence of women was notable at the launch of the ANUG. (Photo by Terrence Thompson)

“No one in their right mind is going to happily come to face the hurricane that is politics in Guyana—the mudslinging, the ugliness, the unfair accusations, the cross accusations and the skepticism from the voters who are not happy. Yet, when they see a third party, when they see a suggestion that someone wants to make a change, they say, ‘This is an opportunist,’”  co-founder of A New and United Guyana (ANUG) Timothy Jonas told the party’s launch at Moray House, Georgetown on Friday.   

At the time, he was giving his reasons for becoming politically involved.

“I am involved very reluctantly,” Jonas admitted.