- Azruddin Mohamed rejects claims of being a puppet candidate.
- He stands firmly for Guyana’s sovereignty against Venezuela’s claims.
- Mohamed threatens legal action against the PPPC for lobbying activities.
- U.S. Congressman Gimenez warns about Venezuela’s influence in Guyana.
- Mohamed fears for his safety due to false allegations connected to Maduro.
Mohamed Rejects Claims of Venezuelan Allegiance
Azruddin Mohamed, the leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN), found himself in hot water after Republican Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez claimed he is merely a “puppet candidate” for Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, ahead of the upcoming September 2025 elections. In no uncertain terms, Mohamed rejected these claims, asserting that he firmly stands for Guyana’s sovereignty. “Let me be absolutely clear: I reject Venezuela’s claim to the Essequibo,” he emphasized in a recent statement, aiming to distance himself from any implications linking him to the Venezuelan government.
Legal Action in Response to Lobbying Firm
In a surprising twist, Mohamed is exploring legal recourse against the incumbent People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) for employing the U.S. lobbying firm Continental Strategy LLC at a hefty fee of $50,000 a month. This firm has been accused of fabricating misleading narratives about him on social media. “I am currently in consultation with my legal team about pursuing civil and criminal action against the Government of Guyana for issuing and financing these false claims through a registered foreign agent,” he stated. Mohamed also said he is considering diplomatic routes to highlight what he perceives as an abuse of power by the Guyanese administration.
Concerns Over Safety and Political Rivalries
Gimenez’s comments on X (formerly known as Twitter) sent shockwaves, as he emphasized the U.S. Congress’s alarm over Venezuela’s supposed intentions to destabilize Guyana. He called Mohamed a pro-Maduro puppet candidate, bring up serious allegations tied to sanctions that Mohamed and his father face for alleged tax evasion on substantial gold exports. Mohamed has since accused the Guyana government of engaging in a domestic vendetta against him, even going as far as to claim that his safety is compromised due to the false claims being circulated. It seems to him that the government is attempting to delegitimize his political candidacy not through rational debate but through manipulation and fear tactics.
In summary, Azruddin Mohamed has strongly rejected claims linking him to Venezuela’s Maduro, standing firm on Guyana’s sovereignty. He threatens legal action against the current administration for its ties to a U.S. lobbying firm, which he contends is spreading damaging misinformation. The political rivalry between Mohamed and the ruling PPPC has reached new heights, raising serious questions about safety and governance in Guyana.
