Guyana’s Parliamentary Democracy Under Threat as Assembly Records Just Four Sittings

Guyana’s parliamentary democracy is facing serious questions after the 13th Parliament recorded just four sittings during its first year following the September 2025 General and Regional Elections, a dramatic decline compared with the records of its three predecessors.

A review of parliamentary records shows that the 10th Parliament held 31 sittings, the 11th recorded 36 and the 12th held 24 during the first 12 months following their respective elections. The 13th Parliament, by contrast, convened only four times within the same election-based period.

Related coveragePPP Government Faces Renewed Criticism Over Governance, Accountability And Public Services16 reports

The figures raise concerns about the National Assembly’s ability to fulfil its central democratic responsibility: holding the executive accountable.