"The OP condemns the blatant attack on the Presidential Complex and notes that the invaders, holding staffers at knifepoint, were actually demanding access to the first floor Confidential Secretariat of the President", OP said in a statement.

It called the attack unprecendented and said it must be seen as a step by the PNC/R to assassinate President Bharrat Jagdeo and remove the elected PPP/C Government from office.

The OP said "it wishes to state again that some Guyanese are being misled by the Opposition PNC/R and are being encouraged to rise up against the State."

It stated that yesterday's march and demonstartion was organised by the PNC/R and that it was illegal, as the Police Force did not provide permission.

"It should also be noted that the Opposition PNC/R has signalled its intentions to continue its reckless assault on constitutional authority, private property and innocent Guyanese by applying for permission for more marches in Georgetown on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this week", OP stated.

The statement said the Government is calling on Guyanese to soberly reflect on these developments, coming as they do in the context of the conduct of the PNC/R towards the elected PPP/C Government.

"The PPP/C Government is also again calling on the Opposition PNC/R to renounce its resort to terrorism and recommit themselves to dialogue with the Government", the OP stated.