In light of recent misconceptions surrounding President Irfaan Ali’s declaration of September 1, 2025, for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has released a comprehensive statement to clarify the circumstances leading to this decision.
GECOM emphasized the importance of providing accurate information regarding the advice presented to the President concerning their readiness to conduct the elections. Contrary to claims that the President’s announcement stemmed solely from the GECOM Chairman’s advice, it has been clarified that the Chairman first consulted with the Chief Election Officer. During a call on May 23, 2025, President Ali inquired if GECOM could facilitate the elections within three months. The Chief Election Officer had already drafted a work plan in preparation for an early election, identifying a potential election date of August 25, 2025, if required.
The statement further explained that the previously discussed schedule was merely a timeline of activities and was not meant to serve as a definitive work plan for the elections. This crux emphasizes that the Chief Election Officer and the Commission operate within a constitutionally mandated time frame, wherein elections must occur no later than three months following parliamentary dissolution. Thus, with the correct context provided, GECOM seeks to clarify any misconceptions about unilateral action in their decision-making process concerning the upcoming elections.
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