“The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) as part of its initial preparation for the upcoming general and regional elections has selected Dr. David Hinds as its presidential candidate and leader of its list of candidates.” So said the party in a release.
Hinds, a longstanding member of the party, has also been appointed one of the three co-leaders. Tacuma Ogunseye and Rohit Kanhai are the other two.
WPA feels Hinds brings to the new roles a wealth of political experience and knowledge of Guyanese politics and society. He has also emerged as one of the major social and political influencers in Guyana the party said. “Through his daily programme, Politics 101, he has developed a political following which WPA feels could help increase electoral support for our party in the coming elections.”
The party’s new office bearers are as follows:
Co-leaders: Dr, David Hinds, Bro Tacuma Ogunseye and Bro Rohit Kanhai
Elders: Dr. Rupert Roopnarine, Dr, Clive Thomas and Dr. Maurice Odle
Chairman: Brother Deon Abrams
Organizing Secretary: Bro Kidackie Amsterdam
Administrative Secretary: Bro Desmond Trotman
Overseas/Diaspora Secretary: Bro Keith Branch
Economic Policy Secretary: Dr. Dennis Canterbury
WPA said in the coming months it intends to launch its campaign with initial outreaches to communities across the country aimed at reintroducing the party to the society and putting its platform to the broad masses of people. The party also said it intends to use the opportunity in increase its membership and support base.
Guyana’s General and Regional Elections are constitutional due in 2025.
