President Ali Took Opposition Leader Mohamed to Qatar

President Irfaan Ali’s appearance on Al Jazeera in Qatar has drawn attention not only to his defence of the Government’s management of Guyana’s oil wealth, but also to his decision to invoke the United States sanctions against Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed while responding to questions about the legitimacy of opposition criticism.

Ali made the comments during his recent visit to Qatar, reportedly on state business. However, the President did not publicly inform the nation of the visit before leaving Guyana, raising questions about the purpose and transparency surrounding the trip.

In the September 13, 2026 edition of “Talk to Al Jazeera,” Ali was questioned about accusations from the political opposition that his government has mismanaged Guyana’s oil wealth and failed to ensure that ordinary citizens are adequately benefiting from the country’s unprecedented revenues.