Dear Editor,
I’ve been reading recently articles and letters concerning the state of GECOM, with a Commissioner describing it as comatose, prompting me to confirm the meaning of that word. In my opinion the Commission is indeed in such a state, as in the Chairperson’s
own explanation, I get the distinct impression, that GECOM hasn’t met for about a year.
Firstly, I’m forced to ask if the honourable members of this Commission have been receiving salaries and other benefits for this period of inactivity.
Be that as it may, can’t the government sit down with the opposition, in our One Guyana and work out a resolution to this unacceptable state of affairs.
Our government has been bringing in lawyers from overseas, and I assume highly remunerated, to defend and prosecute legal proceedings, despite the fact that there are eminently qualified and competent Guyanese currently practising in Guyana’s Courts.
I know, from statements in the public domain, that at least one of the opposition parties in Parliament, would want this matter resolved, so that the composition of GECOM can truly reflect the democratic wishes of the electorate. I suggest that just like
the discussions with the opposition to pass the Recall Legislation, the Guyana government should initiate immediate discussions to have this ridiculous situation resolved.
I’m convinced, from the frequent public discussions of our Honourable Attorney General, that this issue can be resolved, and if not, why not?
And while I’m on GECOM, can I enquire what’s holding up the other unacceptable situation in Region 10?
Finally, are we having Local Government Elections in 2026?
Respectfully,
Ramesh Ramkirat
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