Canada, US Congressional rep applaud CJ for nullifying unverified results
Region 4 vote count
The Government of Canada on Wednesday evening said that it welcomes acting Chief Justice Roxane George’s ruling requiring a return to the credible and transparent tabulation of ballots in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica).
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Through its local High Commission, the Canadian Government noted that this process is necessary before any declaration of electoral results is issued.
“The people of Guyana deserve free and fair elections. Canada urges all parties to resume the democratic process in Guyana in a peaceful manner and urges all citizens to refrain from violence,” the statement reads.
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Meanwhile, US Representative for New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District, Albio Sires, on Wednesday held talks with the International Republican Institute (IRI)) Global, over Guyana’s March 2, 2020, General and Regional Elections with a focus on the results and observers’ concerns.
Following the ruling by Chief Justice Roxane George, vitiating the March 5, 2020, declaration for Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), the US Congressman said, “I applaud Guyana’s High Court for nullifying the unverified election results that were released for Region Four last week”.
According to Sires, “I urge the Election Commission to return to the established procedure under the law and ensure the process be conducted in a full and transparent manner including with the presence of accredited domestic and international observers”.
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