FORMER Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Information Technology Officer, Enrique Livan has opted not to testify before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (CoI) into events surrounding the 2020 regional and general elections that saw an elaborate plot to rig the elections so that the PNCR-led APNU+AFC coalition could return to office.

Livan, who was summoned before the commission, opted to remain silent and not testify today.

Attorney Eusi Anderson who appeared on behalf of Livan said that his client is part of criminal proceedings before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court in relation to the elections. He noted Livan will exercise his right to remain silent fearing self-incrimination.

So far, evidence provided to the CoI has detailed Livan’s alleged role in the botched attempt to hijack the elections.

Former Minister of Health Volda Lawrence, APNU+AFC activist Carol Smith-Joseph, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Karen Cummings, former Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield, former GECOM District Four (Demerara-Mahaica) Returning Officer, Clairmont Mingo, and GECOM staff members Sheffern February, Denise Babb-Cummings, Carolyn Duncan and Michelle Miller along with Senior Superintendent Phillip Azore have all opted to remain silent and not testify. The inquiry continues.