– Pleased with return of LGE

President of the United States, Barack Obama has congratulated Guyana on its 46^th Republic Day anniversary and has also expressed his satisfaction with the return of long overdue Local Government Elections (LGE).

In a letter sent to President David Granger, the US President said, “The bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two countries have never been stronger, grounded in our shared commitments to citizen security, improved governance, and inclusive democracy.”

He further noted that “These commitments are exemplified in Guyana by the announcement that local government elections will resume and be held in March for the first time since 1994.”

According to President Obama, local elections are essential to bolstering good governance, development, and respect for the rule of law.

He told the Guyanese Head of State, “Your efforts to ensure broad participation and an informed electorate will contribute to successful elections and a bright future for Guyana.

“Let me offer sincere wishes to you, your family, and the Guyanese people for a most gratifying Mashramani and Republic Day.”