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Georgetown, Guyana — The People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) has accused the government of imposing “unusual” and questionable requirements on citizens seeking the $100,000 cash grant. In a strongly worded statement issued on November 20, the opposition alleged that the process could be part of a scheme to gather information for future electoral manipulation.
The PNCR claimed that recipients are being asked to disclose where they voted in the last General and Regional Elections, provide photographs, and scan the QR code on the back of their ID cards. These requirements, the party noted, differ from those for Members of Parliament (MPs), who are reportedly required only to provide their identification number to access the grant.
“This is very concerning,” the PNCR stated. “For the same payment of the cash grant, MPs are asked merely to give their ID number.”
Allegations of Electoral Manipulation
The PNCR suggested that the additional demands could be part of a plan by the government to collect sensitive information to influence the 2025 General and Regional Elections. “The actions of the government are questionable and appear to be a case in which the PPP is using the distribution of the cash grant as the opportunity to obtain information on Guyanese to be used for rigging,” the party alleged.
The opposition also expressed alarm over passport issuance practices at Guyana’s overseas missions, describing them as resembling a “Wild West” approach. It suggested that these activities may be tied to a broader effort to facilitate alleged electoral fraud.
Call for Caution
The PNCR urged citizens to safeguard their personal information and provide only their ID numbers when applying for the grant. “The Opposition calls on all Guyanese to only provide their ID number since nothing else is necessary to access the cash grant,” the statement emphasized.
The grant initiative, which aims to provide financial support to citizens, has faced criticism for alleged inconsistencies in implementation. The PNCR’s statement intensifies scrutiny of the program, with broader questions about its transparency and potential political misuse.
