Georgetown, Guyana – In a forceful and detailed address, Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed has leveled serious accusations against the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government, alleging a systematic pattern of victimization within the Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the broader weaponization of state institutions against political opponents .

Mr. Mohamed’s statement focused on what he described as the “weaponization” of the police force to carry out the PPP’s bidding, citing specific instances of officers being punished for merely interacting with him professionally . He highlighted the case of Superintendent Jagnandan, who he claims was transferred to the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) following a handshake during a protest in Den Amstel. The protest was in support of three citizens charged following the Barima tragedy. Mr. Mohamed maintained his interaction was limited to a greeting and a request for a peaceful demonstration.

“This is dictatorship,” Mr. Mohamed declared. He further pointed to the case of Police Constable Carl Sanmoogan, who was transferred from Region One to Moulson Creek, Region Six, after a similar handshake during a visit to Moruca. “Just days ago, Officer Braithwaite was transferred on suspicion of leaking information to me,” Mohamed added, arguing that these actions “send a dangerous message to every police officer that simply treating the leader of the opposition with professionalism can cost you your post” .