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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Natricia Duncan, Neil Marks in Georgetown and agencies

Guyana’s president claims victory in election held amid newfound oil riches

Guyana's President Irfaan Ali has claimed victory in the country’s general and regional elections.
Guyana's President Irfaan Ali has claimed victory in the country’s general and regional elections. Photograph: Joaquín Sarmiento/AFP/Getty Images

Guyana’s president, Irfaan Ali, has proclaimed victory in this week’s general and regional elections after his party won more than 240,000 votes and seven of the country’s ten electoral districts.

“The results are all out there, as published by the Guyana elections commission. The numbers are clear. The people have spoken in an overwhelming way. We have won these elections with a remarkable margin,” he told the Guardian on Wednesday.

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