(Kaieteur News) – A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has criticised the government’s handling of land allocation, saying foreigners are acquiring plots for business purposes while thousands of Guyanese continue to wait for house lots.

Michael Richmond, a member of APNU, said it was unfair for foreigners to be granted leased lands to conduct business while Guyanese citizens are still waiting to receive house lots.

“It is very unfair to see foreigners come to our country and get leased lands to do business, as compared to our citizens who are nationals here, who are Guyanese, not receiving house lots. So, we are going to stand with these squatters. We are going to stand with these people,” Richmond said.