– he’s no right to interfere in Guyana’s elections
Dear Editor,
DR. Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is brazenly attempting to preempt the CARICOM elections recount Observer Mission in Guyana.
In a radio interview on Wednesday, he attempted to dictate to GECOM how it should execute its functions as prescribed by the Guyana Constitution. GECOM is currently assessing recount results, as well as allegations of fraud. Dr. Gonsalves, a foreign head of government is attempting to undermine this process on behalf of the PPP/C. CGID doesn’t know how Dr. Gonsalves conducts elections in his country, but Guyanese will not accept an elections results that’s riddled with fraudulent ballots.
Dr. Gonsalves is advocating that Guyanese must accept a vote tabulation that includes ballots which a Police investigation has established contains fraudulent votes.
GECOM is currently following a process set out in its May 4, 2020 Order, in accordance with the laws of Guyana. It is disgraceful and repugnant to the CARICOM Treaty for Dr. Ralph Gonsalves to interject himself into this process, and attempt to interfere in Guyana’s elections. Dr. Gonsalves’s statements also demonstrates contempt for the Courts and State institutions in Guyana.
He should focus on elevating the standard of living in his small island, rather than act as the bagman and water-boy for his friend, Bharrat Jagdeo and Guyana’s Opposition PPP/C. Mr. Gonsalves’ party has itself been accused of electoral fraud and rigging the past five elections. It’s no wonder that he finds himself in the company of the PPP/C. We urge the Prime Minister to address the myriad of allegations he faces at home; to keep out of Guyana’s business, and stop making a mockery of CARICOM’s non-intervention policy.
Regards,
Richard Millington
Director of Communications
Caribbean Guyana Institute for Democracy (CGID)
Source: https://issuu.com/guyanachroniclee-paper/docs/guyana_chronicle_epaper_06_12_2020