Chief of the Alliance for Change (AFC), Nigel Hughes, has resigned, taking full accountability for the social gathering’s dismal efficiency within the Guyana September 1 common and regional elections.
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In a letter to the social gathering’s Basic Secretary, Hughes mentioned the choice takes fast impact, describing it as a privilege to have led the AFC however acknowledging that the result of the polls was “past disappointing.”
“The accountability rests solely on my shoulders,” Hughes wrote, whereas thanking the social gathering for the chance to serve.
The AFC secured simply 3,610 votes throughout all ten electoral districts — its weakest displaying since its formation in 2005. At its peak in 2011, the social gathering gained 35,333 votes and 7 seats in Parliament.
Hughes, who was elected chief in June 2024, stepped down barely a 12 months into his tenure. His resignation comes amid questions in regards to the AFC’s relevance after a gentle decline in assist over the past decade.
Following Hughes’ announcement, AFC Basic Secretary Raphael Trotman confirmed receipt of what he described as an “up to date letter” of resignation. He mentioned the Nationwide Govt Committee would meet in an emergency session to debate the matter and encourage Hughes to rethink.
“Ought to he stay adamant in his determination, then the Celebration’s constitutional provisions shall be used to information the way in which ahead,” Trotman mentioned.
Celebration sources famous that the resignation letter was undated, and discussions are underway on whether or not Hughes ought to stay in place till a brand new chief is chosen. In his letter, Hughes expressed confidence that the AFC nonetheless has a task to play in Guyana’s political panorama and prolonged finest needs to its government.
