The recent move by the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) to form union with the Working People’s Alliance (WPA), ahead of the September 1 poll, is a clear indication that the APNU remains committed to inclusive governance and ideological diversity. This is according to Jermaine Figueira, parliamentarian for the APNU+AFC and staunch advocate for the interests of Lindeners.
In an invited comment, Figueira said the WPA brings with it a rich legacy of intellectual activism and grassroots mobilization. He said this is particularly so from its embryonic years under leaders like Walter Rodney, Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine and elderly statesman, brother Eusi Kwayana, to name a few.
“While the WPA’s current national influence may not be as pronounced as it once was, its philosophical contributions and unwavering critique of inequality do provide some value to APNU’s broader political posture,” said Figueira.
He added that this collaboration strengthens, to a degree, “the moral compass of our movement and adds layers of credibility with segments of the electorate who are yearning for principled politics.”
In recent times, however, Figueira said commentary by the WPA’s chief spokesperson has led to that minority party being viewed with “cautious eyes.” Though not naming Dr. David Hinds, Figueira said his remarks have been in some instances, “wild”, “reckless”, “irresponsible” and “grossly inaccurate.”
In recent months, Dr. Hinds has been criticised by government and members of the public for making inflammatory remarks on his show, Politics 101. In February 2025, Dr. Hinds referred to some Afro-Guyanese as are “lick bottom Africans and sell outs…” He said they are behaving like “house slaves and slave catchers” because they are campaigning for the return of President, Dr. Irfaan Ali.
He also came in for heavy criticism following his commentary on the fiery protest that took place when the autopsy results were released for Adriana Younge, the 11-year-old girl who drowned in a hotel pool in Tuschen. In this instance, Dr. Hinds had said he “stands with the scrapes” who looted businesses and burned rubble on the streets, causing chaos and driving fear into the population. He even went further to say “y’all tek it in you all behind.”
