The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and citizen-centered governance as the 13th Parliament of Guyana commences.
In a press statement issued on Friday, APNU said its parliamentary agenda has been shaped by “direct engagement with citizens and key stakeholders across the country” and seeks to strengthen democracy, ensure transparency, and safeguard the welfare of all Guyanese. Among its initial legislative priorities, APNU has proposed an amendment to Section 69 of the Representation of the People Act to enhance the integrity of Guyana’s electoral process. The amendment would require every elector to present a voter identification card and undergo biometric verification—via fingerprint or facial recognition—before voting.
According to the Opposition, this measure aims to prevent voter impersonation and electoral fraud, reduce logistical and financial burdens on smaller political parties, and reinforce public confidence in the fairness and credibility of national elections.
APNU has also tabled an amendment to Section 16 of the Natural Resource Fund (NRF) Act to guarantee that Guyana’s oil wealth is managed “responsibly and transparently.” The proposed change would restrict withdrawals from the Fund to capital development and disaster-relief projects only, reinstate Parliamentary oversight over annual withdrawals, and require mandatory annual reporting to the National Assembly on all NRF-financed projects. “APNU firmly believes that our natural wealth must build long-term prosperity—not finance short-term political spending,” the party stated.
To promote accountability in the education sector, APNU has submitted questions to the Government regarding the Guyana Online Academy of Learning (GOAL) and its partnership with the International Skill Development Corporation (ISDC). The Opposition seeks details on the use of public funds, the number of scholarships awarded, and any recovery actions taken in cases of misuse or unaccounted funds.
The party has also raised concerns about the poultry industry’s ongoing struggle with Inclusion Body Hepatitis (IBH), which has affected broiler flocks across several regions. APNU is requesting regional statistics on IBH prevalence, updates on biosecurity measures implemented by the Guyana Livestock Development Authority (GLDA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, and information on any emerging strains that could pose cross-border risks. Additionally, the Opposition wants to know the Government’s target date for restoring poultry meat self-sufficiency and details of budgetary allocations or programmes aimed at supporting local farmers. It also questioned how authorities are monitoring and enforcing controls to prevent unlicensed poultry products from undermining domestic production.
APNU is also pressing for full transparency regarding the National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) and its G$150 million equipment procurement, seeking disclosure of tendering procedures, vendor details, and safeguards to protect citizens’ privacy. The party has requested updates on the proposed oversight board under the NISA Bill, mechanisms for parliamentary review, and actions taken following the October 26 terrorist attack to enhance inter-agency coordination. Further inquiries have been made about police strength in Regions 7, 8, and 9, as well as training in handling Indigenous and environmental disputes and safeguards surrounding the use of AI-driven policing tools.
To strengthen fiscal transparency, APNU has called on the Minister of Public Works to release full procurement records related to the InterEnergy Group consultancy awarded through Guyana Power and Light (GPL). The party is seeking tender board minutes, evaluation criteria, and justifications for the selection process. It has also requested detailed reporting on the $5 billion Community Driven Entrepreneurial Interventions, including disbursements by region, project outcomes, employment generation, and training results.
“APNU’s parliamentary agenda is rooted in accountability, transparency, and the empowerment of citizens,” the statement concluded. “We will continue to hold the Government to the highest standards of governance and fiscal responsibility—because every Guyanese deserves a government that works for them, not against them.”
