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The PPP/C needs to be consistent
DEAR EDITOR,
In October 2015, while still claiming the elections they had lost had been rigged (we are still awaiting compelling evidence), the PPP/C called for sweeping electoral reforms. Among their list of demands was – and I quote from their own press release-: “A new voters’ list to be compiled on the basis of a fresh house to house enumeration.” Let’s just state their position again: “A new voters’ list to be compiled on the basis of a fresh house to house enumeration.”
Fast forward three years and the list of electors, minus some tinkering, is now perfectly acceptable to the PPP/C. But how can a list that has gone from 440k voters in 2001 to 572K in 2018, even with a shrinking population, be the basis for a credible election?
Elections in Guyana are not ordinary, given the unfortunate historical ethnic tensions. There is never a time for a rushed affair which could result in a disputed outcome that might plunge the nation into political turmoil. The average citizen, the business community…even a victorious PPP/C would not wish for that. I think that is President Granger’s primary concern in his being consistent that there must be a new list compiled through house to house registration. After all, it’s the same position as the PPP/C back in 2015.
Guyanese are a proud people. We respect the CCJ but a legal solution is a crude fix for what is a political problem, and may do more harm than good. Instead, I urge the political leaders to agree to have Gecom work as quickly as possible to register everyone – after all it’s only 400k plus voters – and hold a credible election that truly reflects the will of the people and can be accepted by all parties.
That will be the basis for a secure and stable future.
Yours sincerely
Albert Russell
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