Fmr Chief Magistrate to contest May 11 polls

THE National Democratic Party of Guyana (NDPOG), led by former Chief Magistrate Juliet Holder-Allen, announced on Friday its intention to contest the general and regional elections slated for May 11.Almost standing alone at the Guyana Legionnaires Hall on Carifesta Avenue to announce the NDPOG’s intention, Ms Holder-Allen related to a sparse gathering that “certain information is on a need-to-know basis.”

The party’s manifesto, which was provided to reporters, states that the former Chief Magistrate will run as the party’s presidential candidate, and former police officer and attorney-at-law Mr Patrice Henry will run as its prime ministerial candidate.

The NDPOG Manifesto also listed Attorney-at-law Lyndon Amsterdam as the party’s Attorney-General (AG) designate; Namela Rowe its Public Relations Officer (PRO); Donna Stephens its General Secretary/Treasurer; and Garfield Hoyte its Administrative Manager respectively.

Mrs Holder-Allen abruptly dismissed questions about the party’s campaign and its financial standings. She noted thus: “All you need to know today is that we are here!”, and said that the most important issue at this point is getting the necessary paperwork completed for Nomination Day on April 7.