Dear Editor,
The Alliance For Change (AFC) today expresses its grave disappointment and deep concern over the Government of Guyana’s apparent mismanagement of the domestic fuel supply, which has resulted in widespread shortages and inconvenience to citizens and businesses across the country.
The AFC notes with alarm that, despite clear and growing signs of a looming global energy crisis, the Government was both deliberately and negligently slow in responding to the situation and in putting measures in place to safeguard the domestic supply chain. This lack of foresight and preparedness has now manifested in empty gas stations, long lines, and uncertainty for ordinary Guyanese who depend on fuel for their daily livelihoods.
Particularly troubling is the President’s belated announcement that the situation is being “monitored,” coming only after fuel shortages had already become widespread and disruptive. Such a reactive posture is unacceptable and reflects a failure of leadership at the highest level. Monitoring a crisis after it has already impacted the population is not governance—it is abdication of responsibility. The AFC believes that the Government had both the time and the resources to anticipate and mitigate these challenges. Proactive engagement with suppliers, strategic stockpiling, and clear communication with the public could have significantly reduced the impact of this situation. Instead, the Guyanese people have been left unprepared and unsupported.
We call on the Government to:
The AFC stands ready to support all efforts that place the interests of the Guyanese people first. However, we will not remain silent in the face of evident mismanagement and disregard for the welfare of our citizens.