The following statement was issued last evening by the PSCTHE Private Sector Commission, as a local observer and stakeholder, has been fully briefed by GECOM on their systems and processes for managing the 2015 General and Regional Elections and determining the results.
We also shared and exchanged information with the local and overseas observer missions so as to take all factors into consideration. The PSC is very pleased with the state of preparation of GECOM and the mechanisms in place for an effective polling day 2015.
We congratulate all the polling day staff for accepting this very important job, and encourage you to maintain your professionalism at all times. Your contribution to the process of maintaining our democracy is duly noted and the nation is grateful for your service.
We urge the electorate to be patient and understanding as you exercise your constitutional right to vote and as you await the outcome of the elections. We urge you not to place reliance on information from unauthorized sources. GECOM is the only authorized source of declaring elections results.
It must be noted that the local election laws requiring signed statement of polls on hard copy documents to be delivered to GECOM, coupled with our local terrain and infrastructure challenges greatly constrain the prompt announcement of elections results. In this regard we urge you not to speculate but be patient. GECOM has indicated that they are working to deliver the results as soon as is practical.