President urges fortification of democracy

On the occasion of International Day of Democracy today, President Irfaan Ali has urged that no effort be spared to fortify the country’s democracy.

“On behalf of the Government and people of this great country of ours, I affirm Guyana’s steadfast commitment to democracy. We pledge on this International Day of Democracy 2021 to strengthen the ramparts which protect our fragile democracy: the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary, freedom of expression and constitutional rule”, the President said according to a release from his office.

 He recalled the country’s experience at the March 2nd, 2020 general elections.