THE People’s Progressive Party’s (PPP) nominee to the post of Elections Commissioner, Attorney-at-Law Sase Rabindranauth Gunraj was formally sworn in at Office of the President yesterday by President Donald Ramotar.The Guyanese Head of State, in brief remarks, said Gunraj fills a post vacated as a result of the resignation of former appointee Dr. Keshav ‘Bud’ Mangal due to ill-health. The 77 year old Mangal resigned his post as a Commissioner last Monday because of health reason.

“It is important that this vacancy be filled quickly because of the fact that we are going towards an elections. This job has now been completed,” the President said.
The President added that the new commissioner will make a valuable contribution at this point in time, and wished him well.
The PPP representative on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) acknowledged that he was joining the organisation at a crucial time, particularly since elections are due in a few months.
“I am prepared to, proverbially, hit the ground running and make my contribution in the best way possible to the holding of successful elections in May and thereafter, as the need arises at the commission.” He also promised to adhere to his oath of office.
Among those witnessing the swearing in yesterday were Chairman of GECOM Dr. Steve Surujbally; Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield; PPP General Secretary and Minister of Home Affairs, Clement Rohee; and Minister of Culture Youth and Sport Dr. Frank Anthony.