– Ethnic Relations Commission

THE Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) has called on the political leadership of Guyana to meaningfully engage each other to derive the much desired and mutually agreed solutions so as to break the current impasse.

The ERC made the call in light of the July 12, 2019, rulings and consequential orders of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on the appointment of the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the December 21, 2018, no-confidence vote.

According to the commission, in light of the rulings and consequential orders, it is clear that a political solution has to be found.

“Therefore, in the best interest of our dear nation and its people, the ERC urges the political leadership to meaningfully engage each other to derive the much desired and mutually agreed solutions so as to break the current impasse.

“It is imperative this be done soonest in an atmosphere of respect with unfettered determination by all parties involved to put the welfare of Guyana and Guyanese above any semblance of partisanship,” the ERC said in a statement.

The commission said while the situation is not devoid of challenges to both sides of the political divide, Guyanese have and continue to be resolute in carving necessary ways and means to overcome hurdles encountered.

The lessons therein, it said, are invaluable, and as such, remains optimistic that with magnanimity and the placement of the nation’s welfare foremost, the current political situation would be resolved.

The ERC, like all Guyanese, is heartened when both sides engage each other in search of a way forward. Success, through the efforts of working together, therefore, becomes the only option, the commission said.

“The situation is apt for a demonstration of willingness from both sides to genuinely work together in pursuit of a common national goal. It also affords the opportunity to show and convince that Guyana, through its entrusted political leadership, can deliver that common desire by resolving issues amicably. That will undoubtedly precipitate a positive impact for harmony and good relations among our Guyanese brothers and sisters, not the least, the political leadership in which we repose our confidence,” the release concluded.