The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is likely to declare the People’s Progressive Party / Civic (PPP/C) the winner of the 2020 general and regional elections.

GECOM said in a statement Chair of the body, Retired Justice Singh noted that the Commission cannot arrogate onto itself a jurisdiction to annul an election since no
specific power was conferred on it under Article 162 (1) (b).

A perusal of Articles 162 and 163 of the Constitution shows that the Articles clearly and sharply separate the functions of GECOM and the High Court respectively in matters of electoral process.

Justice Singh requested for the Chief Election Officer to prepare and submit to the Commission a report to ascertain the results of the elections under Section 96 of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 1:03. The CEO is expected to present the report to the Commission soon.