Elections

President tells CARICOM and OAS the Executive will not interfere in the work of GECOM

With the American, British, Canadian and EU Diplomats along with the International Observers pressing the Guyana Elections Commission to return to a verification process for the Region Four elections, President David Granger this morning reminded CARICOM and the OAS that he will not interfere in the work of GECOM. The Ministry of the Presidency in […]

ABCE Diplomats in receipt of “credible allegations” of electoral fraud; Urges President to delay transition of Govt.

Following up on their joint statement last evening which expressed concern about the declaration of the results for Region Four before a full verification was completed, the American, British, Canadian and EU missions in Guyana this morning claimed that they are in receipt of “credible allegations of electoral fraud”. The ABCE Diplomats did not reveal […]

GECOM declares Region 4 results without complete verification; Commonwealth and ABCE countries question the decision

The Guyana Elections Commission this evening released the declared results for Region 4.  The results were declared by the Returning Officer although the verification process was not completed.  The Region 4 results showed the APNU+AFC winning 136, 458 votes in Region 4 compared to the PPP’s 77, 239 votes.   That’s a difference of 59,219 […]

Carter Centre urges political parties to desist from declaring victory and wait on GECOM

The Co-Head of the Carter Centre Observer Mission, Former Prime Minister of Senegal Aminata Touré issued a call today on the political parties to desist from declaring victory until GECOM announces results.  At a midday press conference, Ms.Touré said “I do believe that everybody should refrain from declaring any results. There is by the constitution […]

ABC Diplomats pleased with Election Day process; Urge patience for results

The American, British and Canadian envoys to Guyana were among the local observers for Monday’s General and Regional Elections in Guyana. The American Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch and the British High Commissioner, Greg Quinn flew to different parts of the country yesterday with other observers to get a first-hand look at the voting process. The Canadian […]

“We have delivered free, fair and credible elections…but be patient for results” -says Justice Singh

While appealing for citizens to be patient as they await the official results from the Guyana Elections Commission, the Chairperson of the Commission Justice Claudette Singh has declared that GECOM has delivered free, fair and transparent elections. “Our Elections were, as promised, GECOM has delivered free, fair and credible elections”, Justice Singh told an afternoon […]