We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament Natasha Singh has issued an impassioned appeal to supporters of the party and the wider Guyanese public, urging them not to surrender in the face of the continued remand of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed, insisting that the struggle for justice, fairness and democratic accountability must continue.
In an early-morning broadcast, Singh sought to reassure supporters about Mohamed’s condition while acknowledging that his continued detention has taken an emotional toll. She said that although he was not comfortable and the circumstances surrounding his detention were far from satisfactory, he was alright.
Singh maintained that she saw no justification for Mohamed’s continued remand, arguing that the cybercrime offence involved is bailable. She expressed confidence that he would emerge from the lock-up stronger, urging supporters not to allow his detention to weaken the party or derail its political objectives.
Her message was one of defiance and determination, with Singh expressing hope that Mohamed’s experience behind bars would strengthen rather than diminish his resolve.
“When Azruddin comes out of that lock-up, he is going to be stronger than before. The PPP cannot continue like this, doing whatever it pleases, with the intention of getting rid of Azruddin Mohamed.”
Singh’s appeal went beyond the circumstances of Mohamed’s detention. She framed the situation as a test of the party’s resilience, warning supporters against becoming discouraged, divided or distracted at a time when, in her view, political unity and sustained public pressure were critical.
Calls for unity, resistance and continued protests
During the broadcast, Singh challenged supporters to consider how they would remain strong and navigate what she described as a difficult period of struggle.
She urged them to remain focused, organised and united, arguing that the opposition must not allow the governing People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) to achieve what she portrayed as an underlying strategy of weakening WIN and removing its leader from the political landscape.
She encouraged supporters to pursue different forms of peaceful resistance and civic engagement, including organising, maintaining public demonstrations and continuing to speak out against what they believe to be unjust treatment.
Singh also emphasised the importance of prayer, encouraging people to draw strength from their individual faith and spiritual beliefs while remaining actively engaged in the struggle.
Her message was clear: supporters should not retreat into silence or allow frustration to turn into division.
She called on Guyanese to stand up for what is right and fair, resist attempts to take advantage of them and recognise that collective action, rather than individual discouragement, would be essential during the period ahead.
The broadcast attracted participation from Guyanese living overseas, including callers from France, the United States and other parts of the world. Their participation underscored the international reach of the concerns being expressed by sections of the Guyanese public over Mohamed’s detention.
Rejects claims of division within WIN
Singh also used the broadcast to confront reports circulating on social media suggesting that there was division within the We Invest in Nationhood party.
She firmly rejected those claims, insisting that there was no internal division of the kind being portrayed and describing the reports as misinformation intended to create uncertainty among supporters.
She specifically disputed claims circulating through the social media platform Live in Guyana, which she alleged was associated with Minister of Government Kwame McCoy.
Singh’s intervention reflects the growing political battle being waged not only in the courts and on the streets but also across social media, where competing narratives about the opposition party’s unity and Mohamed’s detention have become part of the wider political confrontation.
Background to Mohamed’s continued detention
Mohamed and Police Constable Ryan Greene were remanded on October 30 after appearing before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs at the Sparendaam Magistrates’ Court. Both were charged with the unauthorised granting of access to or giving of electronic data, contrary to Section 9 of the Cybercrime Act 2018. The allegations concern the transfer of surveillance footage from the Guyana Police Force’s Safe City system.
The footage relates to an October 12 incident outside the Kitty residence of Senior Superintendent of Police Prem Narine, head of the Special Branch, during which Narine allegedly fired at a vehicle carrying Mohamed.
The prosecution alleged that Greene obtained the footage and transferred it to Mohamed in exchange for $800,000. Both accused have denied neither been convicted nor had the allegations determined at trial; the matter remains before the courts.
Magistrate Gibbs refused bail, citing concerns about the possibility of further offences in light of the defendants’ other ongoing legal matters. Both men were remanded until November 24.
Mohamed’s legal team subsequently challenged the refusal of bail through an application to the High Court. On November 4, Justice Priscilla Chandra-Haniff granted the defence additional time to address deficiencies in the supporting affidavit. The matter was adjourned to November 12, with a ruling on the bail application expected on November 13.
The remand has also generated political controversy, with opposition figures and supporters questioning whether the decision to deny bail is justified.
For Singh, however, the immediate priority is ensuring that Mohamed’s detention does not fracture the movement he leads.
Her appeal was ultimately a call for perseverance: to keep organising, keep praying, keep protesting peacefully and, above all, refuse to allow political differences or intimidation to undermine the demand for justice.
As the legal proceedings continue, Singh is urging WIN supporters and the wider Guyanese public to remain steadfast, arguing that the fight for accountability, fairness and democratic representation must not end with the detention of the country’s Opposition Leader.
