In a bold move, Guyana’s opposition party, A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has called on Azruddin Mohamed, the country’s incoming Opposition Leader, and his father, Nazar ‘Shell’ Mohamed, to publicly defend themselves against a series of serious allegations. These accusations, both domestic and international, include fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion linked to gold exports and the purchase of a luxury Lamborghini. APNU emphasized that Azruddin, given his new political role, must address these charges transparently to reassure the public of his compliance with the law. This demand comes after talks between APNU and Azruddin’s We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party collapsed over leadership disputes in regional councils following the September 1 elections. WIN, which secured 16 seats, has accused APNU of colluding with the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) to marginalize them. APNU, which won only 12 seats, has also criticized Azruddin for allegedly withholding incriminating evidence against government officials, urging him to disclose any such information publicly. The situation is further complicated by a pending US extradition request for the Mohameds, who have vowed to challenge it in court. APNU has stressed the importance of due process and warned against political interference in the legal proceedings.
APNU tells Azruddin Mohamed to defend himself publicly, “come clean” on accusations against govt officials
