Guyana’s 2025 general elections went much smoother than five years ago, and President Irfaan Ali has already been sworn in for a second term.

I’m Kalilah from Money Media, money news for Caribbean people at home and abroad.

Guyana’s People’s Progressive Party (PPP) secured a massive victory during the September 1 national elections. 

The party, led by President Irfaan Ali, secured 36 of the 65 seats in the National Assembly, gaining three additional seats.

Newcomer We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) claimed 16 seats to become Guyana’s main opposition. A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) won with 12 seats, and the Forward Guyana Movement gained 1 seat.

This election was much smoother and more decisive compared to the highly contested 2020 election. Those results were steeped in controversy due to delays, accusations of irregularities, and extended recounts. It caused a regional and international spectacle, with Caricom and the United States chiming in to call for a speedy and accurate resolution.

But this election, there were no calls for recounts and no legal challenges. So that facilitated a prompt and peaceful transition. According to Guyanese Business Analyst Youni Abdul, Guyana’s Election Commission has been fine-tuning their processes.

And like I mentioned at the start, President Irfaan Ali has already been sworn in for his second term. He was sworn in on September 7. The election was September 1. Much quicker than the five months it took last time.

In his speech, President Ali highlighted how oil revenues have helped transform the country and have financed infrastructure projects such as new roads, hospitals, schools, and free tertiary education at the state university. 

He said during his party’s next term, they’ll focus on boosting pensions, raising the minimum wage and reducing electricity bills.

And that’s the bottom line.