ERC urges political leadership to work for Guyana

Jul 14, 2019 News

Following the rulings and consequential order made by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), on July 12, 2019, the government was defeated by a no-confidence motion which was passed in the National Assembly on December 21, 2018, and it was made clear that the Government is currently in “Caretaker” mode.

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) also ruled that the process that was used to select Justice (ret’d) James Patterson, the last chairman of GECOM was flawed and the process is still ongoing for the selection of a new GECOM chairman.

The Ethnic Relation Commission mentioned that it is fully aware of the rulings and consequential orders made by the CCJ, and as such the country is in dire need of a political solution that will be in the best interest of Guyana and its people.

The ERC is urging the political leaders to meaningfully engage with each other to obtain the much desire and mutually agreed solutions so as to break the current impasse.

“It is very important that this happen soon in an atmosphere of respect with unregulated determination by all parties involved to put the welfare of Guyana and Guyanese above any semblance of partisanship.”

“The ERC is not unmindful of the focus upon our country. While the situation is not devoid of challenges to both sides of the political divide, Guyanese have and continue to be resolute in carving necessary ways and means to overcome hurdles encountered. The lessons therein are invaluable.”

The Commission stated that it remains optimistic that with fairness and with the nation’s welfare being put first, the current political situation would be resolved and that they are confident that when both sides engage in search of a way forward, there will be improvements.

Success only comes when efforts are made, the government and the opposition should consider working together so as to come to an agreement and then there will be a single solution.

The situation calls for a demonstration of willingness from both sides to genuinely work together in pursuit of a common national goal. It also affords the opportunity to show and convince that Guyana, through its entrusted political leadership, can deliver that common desire by resolving issues amicably.

That will undoubtedly precipitate a positive impact for harmony and good relations among our Guyanese brothers and sisters, not the least, the political leadership in which we repose our confidence.

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