Dr. Terrence Campbell, a well-known public figure and outspoken critic of the current government’s policies, has raised significant concerns over surveillance and the state of free speech in Guyana. In a recent Facebook post, Campbell shared disturbing details about suspicious incidents near his home and his growing fears for the country’s future under the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) administration.
According to Campbell, the first morning after his arrival in Guyana, he observed a darkly tinted Toyota Mark X acting suspiciously near his property at around 5:15 am. Several witnesses confirmed the presence of the vehicle, which was seen again the following day. Campbell further revealed that similar cars had been photographed last week by embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus, who had accused the vehicles of following him. In his post, Campbell disclosed that he had been warned of being under surveillance by the Special Branch of the Guyana Police Force.
Though Campbell refrained from posting about these incidents earlier, even after seeing Brutus’ social media posts, he decided to speak out now, citing his growing concerns for Guyana’s future. “I fear that Guyana is headed for the worst time of its history,” he wrote. “A time when free speech is curtailed. A time when the Guyana Police Force is being weaponised against citizens.”
As a fierce critic of the government, Campbell has been vocal about several key issues affecting the country. He has consistently raised alarms about the government’s management of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF), highlighting multiple instances of alleged violations of the law. As the Opposition representative on the NRF Committee, Campbell has called for greater transparency and accountability in how the fund is being used to benefit the people of Guyana.
Campbell has also weighed in on the declining outcomes in the education sector. He has criticised the government’s education policies, warning of the long-term negative impact these policies could have on Guyana’s future and the development of its citizens. According to Campbell, the current educational approach is severely damaging to the nation’s progress.
In addition, Campbell recently took the step of writing to the United States Department of Justice, requesting information on the reported purchase of a US$770,000 New York home by Sherwyn Greaves, former Chief Executive Officer of the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA). The property transaction, which took place last year, is alleged to be tied to Ed Ahmad, a U.S. real estate fraudster who was sentenced in the U.S for real estate fraud. Campbell’s inquiry is part of his broader effort to uncover potential corruption and financial mismanagement within the current government.
“I am a law-abiding citizen. I have broken no laws. I have threatened no one,” Campbell emphasised, reaffirming his commitment to continue speaking out on public matters. “Guyanese must be given the freedom to speak publicly about issues that concern them. I will certainly continue to speak out. I want to see a less corrupt and more inclusive Guyana before my days are over.”
Campbell concluded by warning that any move toward deepening autocracy would push Guyana in the wrong direction, undermining the democratic freedoms that citizens hold dear. His statements have sparked ongoing debates about the state of civil liberties, governance, and the future of democracy in Guyana.
