— says no significant irregularities reported during the polling day

The Carter Center, in its preliminary report following polling day activities on Monday, stated that there was no evidence indicating any manipulation of Guyana’s official list of electors.

“We did not find any evidence that the list was manipulated,” Mission leader, Jason Carter, said while responding to questions from the local press at a Wednesday news conference.

He noted too that while there is a need for continuous and robust reforms, no significant irregularities were reported during the casting of ballots.

“Guyana should be very proud of its elections and of its democracy. Guyana is a vibrant democracy, and yes, there are some persistent issues that have undermined trust between the parties at different times, and that lack of trust is very important, but Guyana is a robust democracy, and the people of Guyana truly embrace their democratic values.”

He added: “This is an important moment, and this is an important place, and that’s why we have called for years on Guyana’s leaders in this new government and the new parliament, whoever they may be, to continue crucial discussions around constitutional reform.”

The mission sent out about 50 observers to 234 polling stations in all 10 electoral districts.