We must get on with the business of Constitutional and Electoral reforms

Jul 22, 2021 Letters

Dear Editor,

Was Guyana’s Constitution crafted to allow the country to be held to ransom by individuals who do not put our country first? The walk-out of GECOM meetings by some of its commissioners, when the discussion was on the removal of officials, seems to us that this may be the case.

However, the Constitution, at 226, provides for the Chairperson to re-schedule the meeting within two days at the same time and place. At least four members, including the Chairperson must be present to make up the quorum. It is expected that the Chairperson plus the three PPP/C representatives will attend the meeting. Though the Chairperson does not have the casting vote when the issue is the removal of an officer, the historic voting record of the Political Party’s representatives should see a majority decision. Any majority decision at the re-convened meeting, shall be valid in law and binding.

The above appears to give hope that there are provisions in the Law which allows the GECOM Chairperson to get on with the country’s business in the face of disrespect for the Laws and non-‘cooperative’ behaviour. Is it too much for us to expect honourable conduct from those we put our belief and trust in? Let’s get the business done without further delays, including Constitutional and Electoral reforms.

Yours truly,
Muhammad Alli

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