THE Private Sector Commission, as part of its ongoing quest to ensure that the May 2015 Elections will be free and fair, has written to US Secretary of State John Kerry requesting his assistance to have the Carter Center field a full observer mission for the elections.The Commission explained that this step was taken after extensive consultation with stakeholders and analysis of recent political developments had indicated that adequate independent and competent observers are needed to ensure that the elections are free and fair and free from fear, and that the results are free from contention and accepted by all competing parties.

The Commission has also made clear its full confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to efficiently and effectively carry out their mandate; but it is important for the confidence of all stakeholders to have the work of GECOM independently observed and their outputs validated by respected third parties.