Minister within the Office of the Prime Minister for Information, Kwame McCoy, condemns what he describes as the Opposition’s “reckless” defence of illegal electricity connections. In a statement, he says political leaders should not encourage or justify illegal connections and argues that such advocacy runs counter to responsible leadership.
Both outlets report that McCoy links his criticism to concerns about the risks illegal connections create for the national power network and for public safety. INews Guyana adds that his remarks follow recent enforcement exercises by Guyana Power and Light (GPL), during which the utility removes illegal connections. The outlets frame McCoy’s comments as a response to the Opposition’s position, but they do not provide detailed quotes or specific evidence of the Opposition’s stated stance.
Overall, the coverage is consistent on the subject of McCoy’s condemnation, the alleged encouragement of illegal connections by the Opposition, and the purported safety and infrastructure concerns—though details about the Opposition’s arguments are not included in the excerpts provided.
