(Kaieteur News) – The Working People’s Alliance (WPA) is urging Guyanese to take to the streets on July 6 in protest against the government’s proposed Former Presidents’ Facilities and Benefits Bill 2026, noting that the legislation places the interests of a few above the needs of ordinary citizens.

The call was issued by WPA Executive Member, Kidackie Amsterdam, who is inviting citizens to gather at Church of God Road in Buxton from 10:00 a.m. or stage peaceful demonstrations in their own communities across the country.

Amsterdam said the proposed legislation, which seeks to provide an expanded package of benefits for former heads-of-state, represents an abuse of the government’s parliamentary majority at a time when many Guyanese are struggling with the rising cost-of-living, unemployment, low wages and inadequate public services.