By Mark DaCosta-The Alliance For Change (AFC) recently convened with representatives from the Carter Center according to a statement by the party dated June 25, 2026. The meeting focused on discussing vital electoral reforms in light of the 2020 general and regional elections. This meeting underscored the pressing need for strengthening our electoral systems and ensuring that democratic institutions are robust and effective.

The AFC’s delegation included Acting Leader David Patterson, Vice Chairman Michael Carrington, and Executive members Cathy Hughes, Nicola Trotman, and Diana Rajcumar, while the Carter Center was represented by Country Director for Guyana, Jason Calder, and Brett Lacy.

The discussions primarily revolved around the findings of the Carter Center’s final report on the 2025 General and Regional Elections, which highlighted the current state of electoral administration in Guyana. Emphasising the urgent necessity for reform, the AFC articulated concerns regarding the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), stressing that the Commission has not convened since September 2025.