PPP/C formally commence elections campaigning

PPPGeorgetown: The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) will today officially get into full campaign mode in the lead up to the May 11 General and Regional Election, following the staging of its annual Cheddi Jagan Memorial Ceremony which is slated for Babu Jahn, Berbice.

At the event, former President Bharrat Jagdeo is expected to mount the platform following his three-year hiatus from direct involvement in domestic politics in Guyana.

Jagdeo is scheduled to speak ahead of PPP/’s Prime Ministerial Candidate Elisabeth Harper and Presidential Candidate Donald Ramotar at the event.

Additionally, several key members of the PPP/C’s slate will deliver maiden addresses to the crowd at the memorial event as they reflect on the life and contributions of Cheddi Jagan to the country’s overall development.

Monday, the party has planned to have meetings every single day until elections with a series of encounters slated for Georgetown, Linden, and varying East Coast area communities.

Over the coming weeks, the PPP/C is expected to officially launch its 2015 re-election bid with a robust of measures included in its hallmark manifesto.

The party’s youth arm, the Progressive Youth Organsiation (PYO) which appeared to be fully reenergised will be also working behind the scenes to attract more electoral support through various youth related projects.