GECOM in Paralysis as Alexander Challenges Chair’s Authority to Engage Western Diplomats

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is facing renewed scrutiny after opposition-nominated Commissioner Vincent Alexander challenged the authority of Chairperson, retired Justice Claudette Singh, to engage five Western diplomats on electoral matters while the Commission itself remains effectively paralysed by an unresolved dispute over its composition.

In a letter to the editor published by Village Voice News on Monday, Alexander questioned the legitimacy and purpose of the November 5 meeting between Singh, Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud and representatives of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France and the European Union.

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His central concern is that the Chairperson was discussing matters falling within the responsibility of the Commission without first convening the commissioners to deliberate and establish a collective position.