Liberty and Justice Party
Liberty and Justice Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Lenox Shuman |
| Founded | 12 January 2019 (2019年01月12日) |
| Ideology | Anti-Racial politics |
| Colors | Blue |
The Liberty and Justice Party is a political party in Guyana. Its leader and sole MP, Lenox Shuman, has served as Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly since 1 September 2020.
Founding
[edit ]The Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) was founded on 12 January 2019 by Lenox Shuman, a former toshao (chief) of St. Cuthbert's Mission. Although the party received most support from indigenous voters, it aimed to be inclusive of all Guyanese. In his founding address, Shuman said that the LJP would oppose racial politics and press for more effective government services.[1] [2]
2020 general election
[edit ]The LJP ran in the 2020 general election with Shuman as its presidential candidate.[3] In its manifesto, entitled "Pillars of Prosperity", the party promised initiatives to grow the Guyanese economy and improve educational opportunities.[4] Winning 2,657 votes, it gained a shared seat in parliament through an electoral alliance with A New and United Guyana and The New Movement.[3] Shuman was chosen to be the alliance's MP.[5] He was also elected Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.[6]
References
[edit ]- ^ "Shuman-fronted Liberty and Justice Party launch for Georgetown Club". Stabroek News. 2019年01月10日. Retrieved 2021年08月22日.
- ^ "Shuman pushes inclusive approach for governance with his Liberty and Justice Party". News Source Guyana. 2019年01月14日. Retrieved 2021年08月31日.
- ^ a b "Joinder list meets today to finalize parliamentary seat". Kaieteur News. August 4, 2020. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
- ^ "Manifesto". Liberty and Justice Party. Archived from the original on 2021年01月24日.
- ^ "Shuman to be first MP for joined lists of new parties". Stabroek News. 2020年08月08日. Retrieved 2022年02月27日.
- ^ Braithwaite, Isaiah (1 September 2020). "Manzoor Nadir elected Speaker of 12th Parliament". Department of Public Information. Retrieved 26 November 2021.