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So, their oversight, I respectfully suggest was deeply affected by this,” the Senior Counsel argued.

In her summation, Chote said that these actions are capable of stymieing the exercise of constitutional duty and detracting from constitutional performance during the 2020 elections.

The CoI commenced in November 2022 and is expected to hand over “its report, findings and recommendations” to the President, in writing, within seven months.

According to the Terms of Reference, the commissioners will make recommendations as deemed fit and necessary to permit GECOM to discharge its statutory functions as prescribed by the Representation of the People Act.

Guyanese, after casting their votes on March 2, 2020, had to endure a five-month wait for the results of the elections, as they witnessed alleged unlawful acts and a slew of legal challenges.

During this time, the patience of the electorate was tested, as electors observed what were described as attempts by the then APNU+AFC administration to rip the democratic fabric of the nation with “delay tactics” which were openly criticised by Caribbean leaders and international observers.

It was only after the legal challenges and international intervention that a national recount of all votes cast was convened, and the figures showed that the PPP/C had received 233,336 votes, while the

She also noted that all text books for nursery, primary and secondary school children will be provided free of cost.

Additionally, for those who cannot afford extra lessons, the ministry has expanded the Guyana Learning Channel.

“Six channels will be available to all the regions including the hinterland communities. The Ed-U is also available, all to enhance your children learning” Manickchand said. commissioners overseeing different things. They were doing their authentication of Statements of Poll and so on. But there was very little cohesion.