2015 Early General Elections and Their Impact on Political Coalitions

Guyana held early general elections that marked a significant political shift in the country. The coalition of A Partnership for National Unity-Alliance for Change (APNU-AFC) emerged victorious, securing 33 out of 65 seats in the National Assembly. This victory led to the appointment of retired army general David A. Granger as the ninth President of Guyana on 16 May 2015. Granger's administration focused on various reforms and governance issues. However, the political landscape changed dramatically on 21 December 2018, when a vote of confidence was called regarding the government's offshore oil exploration franchise. The situation escalated when legislator Charrandass Persaud defected from the coalition, resulting in the failure of the vote and necessitating new elections. This event underscored the volatility of Guyanese politics and the growing importance of the oil sector in the nation's economy. #Mooflife #MomentOfLife #GuyanaElections2015 #DavidA.Granger #Apnu-afcCoalition #PoliticalShift #OilExploration