For over two decades,three Gecom Chairman were Indo Guyanese,namely
(1) Doodnauth Singh
(2) Goocol Boodhoo
(3) Dr.Steve Surujbally.
Afro Guyanese names were submitted but none were selected,there seems to be a political biasness,the PPP are only satisfied when the head of GECOM,is an Indo Guyanese.
On one of the list submitted,Justice James Patterson name listed and Cheddi Jagan choose Doodnauth Singh,it's mind boggling at that time who were more Qualified and "fit and proper"
The Commission is made up of seven members,The Chairman,Three (3) members appointed by the President, acting in his own deliberate judgement and Three (3) members appointed by the President acting on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition after he has meaningfully consulted the non-governmental opposition parties represented in the National Assembly.
It appears the Chairman is a key figure and Afro Guyanese aren't Qualified and "Fit and Proper" they can't be trusted,that's the mind set of most Indo Guyanese....Ironic.