THE Carter Center has called on all political parties that contested the September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections to submit their campaign finance reports as required by law.

In a statement on Friday, the international observer mission reminded that under Guyana’s Representation of the People Act, all parties are legally obligated to submit post-election financial reports to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) within 35 days of the declaration of results.

The Center noted that with the publication of results in the Official Gazette on September 16, 2025, the statutory deadline for submission is now imminent.

“The Carter Center encourages all parties to comply with this reporting requirement as a step toward fostering a culture of transparency and accountability,” the statement read.

The Center also confirmed that its upcoming final report on the 2025 elections will include recommendations on campaign finance reform, intended to strengthen transparency and build greater trust in Guyana’s electoral processes.

The Carter Center had earlier issued its preliminary statement on September 3, two days after the polls, in which it praised the smooth conduct of election day operations.

During the elections, the mission deployed 47 observers from 21 countries who monitored 234 polling stations across all ten administrative regions.

The mission’s leadership at the time lauded Guyana’s democratic maturity, noting that while political mistrust remains a challenge, the conduct of the polls reflected a vibrant and resilient democracy.

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