[www.inewsguyana.com] – Opposition Chief Whip and APNU’s Chief Scrutineer Amna Ally has lashed out at the ruling Peoples’ Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) for sidestepping announcements by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), signaling its readiness to hold Local Government Elections.
After an absence of Local Government Elections for the last 20 years and despite GECOM echoing its willingness to hold either local or general elections, the PPP/C says it is not satisfied with the keenness of work done so far.
This stance by the ruling Party was met with rejection by the Opposition Parties, the diplomatic community and other civil society groups.
In a statement issued at the weekend, three GECOM Commissioners: Dr. Keshav Mangal, Athmaram Mangar and Mohamood Shaw said that there are several operational issues of concern which needs to be addressed.
To this end, Ally said “In no less a person than the Chairman of GECOM intimated that GECOM was ready for local government elections, I don’t understand how the PPP and its Commissioners could come out saying GECOM is not ready.”
She added “I must submit that GECOM should be independent for the running of elections, it is not GECOM or my fault that the PPP is not ready.”
The Opposition Chief Whip said it is clear that the PPP does not want to hold LGE and as a consequence the ruling Party has been making a number of excuses to stymie that process.
“My view is that GECOM having said they are ready we must have local government elections, I believe that we ought to have local government elections, we want local government elections and we are calling for local government elections,” Aly stated.
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Ally said her Party has done a lot of work in sensitizing people on the new local government system and is confident that the populace is ready for LGE too.
But despite these urgings and assurances the PPP/c continues to call on GECOM to ensure that proper and adequate mechanisms are in place so that every eligible voter is placed in their respective constituency list.
The PNC seems to be in strategic positions to hijack.
This looks like phase one on the launching pad.
They must be stymied.
There is something cooking.
Did you notice the deafening silence since Brent Hardt left?
lady u r paid to mouth off for pnc but in fact u dont have a clue as to what u yapping about. u r not privy to all the inside workings of gecom. pnc write on paper telling you what to say. the guyanese masses are not that stupid as pnc n you would believe. they know something sinister right now taking place in gecom. pnc never wanted LGE the last 20 years until now..why..because massa from US fixed things in gecom for pnc..see how massa was so vocal in calling for LGE> well massa get what he deserved..
Is Mayor Green is looking for Mayor for life status Amna?
sound like another KABAKA copy cat.