THE Observer contingent of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) yesterday handed over its preliminary report to the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GEOCOM), Dr. Steve Surujbally.UNASUR’s Chief Mission Representative, Mr. Domingo Paredes, declared that UNASUR was impressed with GECOM’s smooth execution of the May 11 General and Regional Elections, and declared, “We are very well impressed with the development, deployment of poll, and also the electors’ act and activities… There was normal implementation of the processes at the various polling stations we visited.”
He highlighted that, despite some alleged discrepancies and disruptions, the UNASUR team does not consider the elections as having had interference, and is pleased to see that the constituents were able to exercise their right to vote in a free and open manner.
He also said that the team is currently awaiting publication of the results, after which it would submit its final report to the Guyana Elections Commission.
He underscored the fact that, from the positive things thus far seen, the UNASUR team remains committed to future collaboration with GECOM.
In brief remarks, GECOM Chairman Dr Steve Surujbally thanked the observers for their work, and deemed the electoral process to be transparent and efficient. (Navendra Seoraj)