With just 24 hours left before Guyanese head to the polls, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has issued a strong warning to the public to remain “vigilant” and cautioned against the spread of fake news and misinformation designed to keep voters home.
“Watch out for the fake news from tonight all the way to Monday afternoon, watch out for it. The social media activists are going to work overtime, they will tell you – ‘oh the PPP just killed 10 persons there, that they are criticizing Afro –Guyanese, that they hate all sorts of people, watch out for the rumours between now and election night,” Jagdeo said at the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) final rally at Lusignan, East Coast Demerara.
Jagdeo specifically named individuals such as Norman Browne, Rickford Burke, and “Melly Mel” as being among those he believes will be spreading such misinformation in the coming days.
“They are going to come with a lot of lies, and that is intended to keep people away from the party and at home.
“Watch out early on Monday morning, what lies they will tell, don’t fall for that, don’t fall for their bullying people or threatening that there will be violence because the security forces will deal with them if they attempt to disrupt the polls,” Jagdeo stated.
Reflecting on the 2020 elections, Jagdeo praised the resilience of the Guyanese people and called for the same courage and determination to be shown on Monday.
“If the people in 2020 had been weak-hearted, today we would not be here. This country would have been a disaster. Don’t let fear or rumours stop you from voting,” the Vice President urged.
Instead, he urged all citizens to turn out at the polls and underscored the importance of every vote in shaping the nation’s future.
“You are voting for your life, your family, your children, the future of the country, and for unity. To the young people, I’m counting on you. Don’t be distracted by the lies or excuses from the other side,” he said.
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