Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has reaffirmed that Guyana’s Parliament will be reconvened within the four-month period set out in the Constitution, echoing assurances already given by President Dr. Irfaan Ali.
Addressing the media at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre on Thursday, Jagdeo underscored the administration’s commitment to constitutional compliance.
“There are constitutional provisions, and the Constitution makes it clear the time period in which Parliament has to be convened. We are within the four months, and Parliament will be convened within the four months, in keeping with our Constitution,” he stated.
Under Article 69 (1) of Guyana’s Constitution, Parliament must be summoned within four months of its dissolution. On July 3, 2025, President Ali issued Proclamation No. 1 of 2025, formally dissolving the 12th Parliament, as well as the Regional Democratic Councils in accordance with Article 73 (2).
This sets the constitutional deadline for reconvening Parliament in November 2025.
The President has repeatedly emphasized that his administration will act transparently and remain fully compliant with the law.
The reconvening will usher in the 13th Parliament of Guyana, following the 2025 General and Regional Elections which produced a significant political shift.
The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) increased its majority from 33 seats in 2020 to 36 in 2025. The elections also saw the emergence of We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) as the new main opposition, winning 16 seats and displacing the long-dominant People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR)/A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), which secured 12 seats.
The Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) gained one seat, completing the 65-member National Assembly.
Seat distribution is determined by the Hare quota system, combining results from both national and regional constituencies.
Following the elections, President Ali unveiled a 25-member Cabinet described as a blend of experienced leaders and new talent, with 11 parliamentary representatives drawn from diverse professional and political backgrounds.
WIN, APNU, and FGM have also named their representatives to sit in the National Assembly.
The return of Parliament is expected to set the stage for debates on the government’s 2026 agenda, including economic expansion, social programmes, and possible constitutional reforms.
Jagdeo dismissed opposition criticism and insisted that governance remains the priority.
“We have always made it clear that our actions are guided by the Constitution, and that remains the case today,” he said.
