Dear Editor
The Guyana Elections Commission Chief Elections Officer Mr. Keith Lowenfield has submitted his report to the Chairman. Mr. Lowenfield has done so within the constitutional provisions and the law. He has acted prudently, judiciously and legally.
It is now imperative that Madam Justice (Rtd) Claudette Singh concludes the process by also acting within the law and declaring the results of the March 2nd General and Regional Elections. Chairwoman Singh cannot delay any longer. She is learned in the law and knows well that no court can instruct the CEO how to act nor can she do so. The CEO must act strictly within the constitution, Guyana’s supreme law. And he has done so. Failure by the Chairman to act on the report submitted by the CEO can see her cited for misconduct in public office and actions taken to remove her from her post.
Certainly Madame Justice Singh would not wish for her otherwise stellar career to be tainted by acting in contravention of the law. Should she stray from the law it would be a grave injustice and devastating wound to Guyana’s democracy. Once she acts in accordance with the law aggrieved parties will have recourse by way of elections petition as affirmed by the Caribbean Court of Justice. There is only a singular course of action now for the Chairwoman and she must act accordingly.
Yours sincerely,
Earl Hamilton
Source: https://issuu.com/guyanachroniclee-paper/docs/guyana_chronicle_e-paper_7-12-2020