Former Mayor of Georgetown and former member of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR), Ubraj Narine, has publicly distanced himself from a social media image that reportedly references the formation or promotion of a political party.
In a statement issued Tuesday, Narine said he has no knowledge of, involvement in, or association with the image currently circulating online and rejected any suggestion that he is connected to efforts to establish a political organisation.
“I further state that I have no interest in forming any political party,” Narine said.
The former mayor explained that he is currently focused on his personal life and academic pursuits and has not authorised the use of his name, image or likeness for any political purpose.
“At this point in time, I am fully occupied with my personal life and my studies, and I have not authorised, consented to, or endorsed the use of my name, image, likeness, or any representation connected to political messaging, branding, or campaigning,” he stated.
Narine, who previously served as a member of the PNCR and was elected Mayor of Georgetown in 2018, also dismissed any claims linking him to the content of the image, describing such suggestions as “false and misleading.”
He said responsibility for the creation and circulation of the image rests solely with those who produced and disseminated it.
“Any implication or suggestion that I am connected to, supportive of, or responsible for the content of the said image is false and misleading,” Narine said.
The statement comes amid heightened political activity and speculation ahead of Guyana’s upcoming General and Regional Elections, a period during which social media has increasingly become a platform for political messaging and the circulation of unofficial campaign material.
Narine said the disclaimer was issued to clarify his position and protect his personal and professional integrity.
The former mayor did not identify the persons responsible for creating or circulating the image, nor did he indicate whether any legal action would be pursued.
