– urges citizens’ participation

THE Organisation of American States (OAS) has deployed its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to Guyana in anticipation of the country’s General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. The mission is being led by former Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding.
In a statement, the Mission emphasised that the strength of democracy lies in citizens’ free and active participation in elections. It urged all political parties, candidates, and citizens to act responsibly and to use established legal mechanisms to resolve any disputes arising from the election results, ensuring certainty and transparency for all stakeholders.
During its deployment, the OAS team has engaged with key actors across the political spectrum, including government officials, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), civil society organisations, political parties, and members of the international community. These meetings have provided the Mission with a broad and informed perspective on the electoral process, complementing its direct observations.
The Mission plans to monitor electoral activities starting Monday, covering the setup of polling stations, the voting process, vote counting, and the announcement of results.
This marks the seventh electoral observation mission the OAS has conducted in Guyana. The initiative is supported through the financial contributions of Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Morocco, Peru, Spain, and the United States.
The OAS EOM expressed optimism that the elections would be conducted in a peaceful, orderly, and transparent manner, reinforcing Guyana’s democratic institutions.