Dear Editor,
I write once again to highlight the poor criteria used for the selection of the Commissioner and their Chief Elections Officer who are totally out of their depth when dealing efficiently with these matters of national importance, and woefully inadequate in their preparation and administration of this exercise. Can you imagine that because the Region 4 Returning officer has been hospitalised that the count stops, and there is no one in place to carry on immediately? Election results should have been tabulated and announced within 24 hours of the elections; any other results is just sheer incompetence and inability. How in God’s name does a judge suddenly assume the skillset which is required for this job? My understanding of “Fit and Proper “ differs sharply.
In the meanwhile, business and the entire country continue to suffer terribly: Stores are closed; people are scared to be out with, both parties declaring their imminent victory, although the results are already known to them, which is sheer and utter mischief. The escalation of tensions and chance of riots are clear and present. Let us hope that after the elections, we can have someone with the logistical and administrative skills required to prepare and deliver us free , fair and efficient elections .
Regards,
Roy Beepat
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