The New Movement wobbles with resignations

SEVERAL key members of political newcomer, The New Movement (TNM), have resigned from the party following reported disagreements among the executive body.
The Guyana Chronicle understands that an irreconcilable issue among the executives of the party has resulted in about six members, including Party Secretary, Dr. Josh Kanhai and Prime Ministerial Candidate, Gerald Forde, tendering their resignations.

The New Movement, which was launched on November 21, 2019, was seen as a diverse youth-based political party with a vision to transform Guyana for all, through the utilisation of young leaders in key positions. The party was endorsed by proprietor of GuyEnergy, Turhane Doerga.

The Guyana Chronicle understands that the disagreement among the members is related to Doerga’s GuyEnergy, among other things.

While the party showed promise in the lead-up to the March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections, the way forward is now uncertain.
Prior to the recent elections, the TNM had entered into a joinder with the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP), and A New and United Guyana (ANUG). At the elections, the LJP secured 2,657 votes; ANUG received 2,313 votes; and the TNM, 244.

It was reported that this would see the LJP occupying the seat for approximately two years, six months and 20 days; ANUG for two years and five months; and TNM for 80 days. However, the party’s leaders have stated that this is still up for discussion, and a proposal for the TNM to occupy the seat for one year is on the table.