Three organisations have publicly challenged President Irfaan Ali to submit documents relating to allegations surrounding his Long Creek ranch for independent forensic examination, arguing that transparency—not political rhetoric—is essential to protecting Guyana’s reputation, investor confidence and democratic institutions.
In a joint public service appeal, the Transparency Institute Guyana Inc. (TIGI), Rescue Guyana and The 592 Guardian said the country has reached a defining moment, where its expanding oil wealth and increasing international attention require greater accountability from those in public office.
The appeal follows recent allegations by Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed concerning the acquisition and development of President Ali’s sprawling Long Creek ranch. The allegations, which have dominated national discussion in recent days, prompted a series of public responses from the President and senior government officials rejecting the claims.
The three organisations argued that the matter cannot be resolved through competing public statements.
“Guyana stands at an inflection point. New wealth, vast opportunity, and global scrutiny have placed our nation under a microscope. That is why the recent LOO expose — and the President’s reported claim that he possesses documents to rebut it — cannot be allowed to drift into opaque denials and partisan debate. The stakes are too high. The public deserves answers; investors deserve clarity; the rule of law deserves the chance to do its work.“
They said if the President possesses documents capable of disproving or explaining the allegations, he should submit them for independent scrutiny.
“If President Irfaan Ali indeed holds documents that disprove or contextualize the allegations, the responsible and patriotic course is straightforward: submit them for independent forensic verification.“
The organisations warned that withholding evidence would only deepen public suspicion and damage confidence in Guyana’s institutions.
“To withhold or to obscure facts is to invite suspicion, to corrode institutional trust, and to make Guyana a riskier place for credible capital. Worse, opacity opens a door to malign actors who profit from secrecy.”
They are calling on the President to provide original or certified copies of the relevant documents to TIGI for immediate supervised forensic examination. Where confidentiality concerns arise, they propose that the legal basis be disclosed while allowing secure access to verify the documents’ authenticity.
The groups also called for an independent examination of allegations of coercive telephone communications referenced in the Opposition Leader’s presentation.
“Beyond documents, the [Leader of the Opposition] LOO’s reporting raises allegations of coercion by phone that may amount to criminal conduct. If there is any truth to those claims, they must be investigated promptly.”
Accordingly, they urged both the President and any other person implicated to release, or permit inspection of, relevant call and text message records, or alternatively submit them to TIGI through what they described as a secure and legally compliant process.
The organisations further proposed that TIGI conduct a comprehensive forensic review, including metadata analysis, chain-of-custody verification and alteration testing, with assistance from internationally recognised experts where necessary.
“The findings should be published in full so the public and investors can judge for themselves.”
The statement argues that unresolved allegations involving the country’s highest office pose risks beyond politics.
“Investor confidence rests on predictable institutions and honest governance. Unanswered allegations against the presidency risk not only reputational damage but real economic harm: legitimate investors will hesitate; the wrong actors may be drawn to exploit uncertainty.”
While acknowledging privacy concerns and legal limitations, the organizations stressed that their appeal is not intended to create political theatre.
“This appeal is not a demand for sensational exposure but a call for lawful, measured transparency.”
They said that if legal restrictions prevent full public disclosure, an independent limited-access review should still proceed, with a public summary of the findings released afterwards.
The organisations said the outcome of any review should determine the next steps.
“If the documents and communications vindicate the President, a full public clarification and restoration of reputation should follow, with assurances to prevent similar doubts in future. If they do not, political accountability and legal processes should proceed without obstruction.“
Concluding the appeal, TIGI, Rescue Guyana and The 592 Guardian said they stand ready to work with state agencies, the Director of Public Prosecutions and independent forensic experts to ensure what they described as a fair, timely and credible process.
“The choice is clear. Produce the evidence. Let independent experts examine it. Allow the truth to steer our nation’s future—not rumor, not secrecy, and not fear.”
