THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a strong condemnation following what it described as a “serious breach” of electoral protocols by Ms. Hadiyyah Mohamed, the sister of the We Invest in Nationhood’s (WIN) Presidential Candidate, Azruddin Mohamed.

According to an official statement released by GECOM, Ms. Mohamed filmed ballot boxes awaiting recount during the ongoing ballot recount for Sub-District 4 of District 4 while on the Commission’s compound. She later posted the footage on her personal Facebook page, accompanied by claims suggesting possible tampering with the boxes, claims GECOM labelled as “unsubstantiated” and “misleading.”

GECOM said the action represents not only an egregious violation of its rules but also a deliberate attempt to cast doubt on the integrity of the electoral process.

“This act represents a serious breach of established protocols and a deliberate attempt to undermine the integrity of the electoral process,” the Commission said.

The elections body emphasised that all individuals present during the recount are bound by strict rules of conduct intended to safeguard the transparency and credibility of the process.

Among these rules is the explicit prohibition of any unauthorized recording or dissemination of sensitive electoral material.

“Unauthorised filming of sensitive electoral materials, such as ballot boxes, is expressly prohibited. Such actions not only violate the sanctity of the recount environment but also create an avenue for the spread of misinformation and baseless accusations, which can erode public trust in the democratic process,” the statement continued.

GECOM reiterated its commitment to a transparent and credible recount, noting that the exercise is being closely monitored by representatives of all contesting political parties and accredited observers.

It said the process continues to progress “smoothly with minimal interruption.”

The Commission has called on Ms. Mohamed and all other individuals to cease and desist from such irresponsible and inflammatory acts, warning that any further attempts to disrupt or discredit the process will be met with appropriate legal action.

The public has been urged to seek information only from official GECOM updates or verified media sources to avoid the spread of misinformation that could potentially incite public unrest.