Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin, says the signing of a Code of Conduct by all political parties participating in Guyana’s general elections is a sign of responsibility and commitment that must be applauded.
According to a press release from the OAS, Ramdin, who travelled to Guyana to meet all stakeholders ahead of the November 28 elections, said: “This is an important achievement. The leaders and candidates have recognized their duty to act responsibly during the political campaign. I also believe it is their responsibility to go further and call on their supporters as well, to participate in an orderly, respectful and peaceful manner.”
During his visit to Guyana, Ramdin met David Granger and Dr Rupert Roopnaraine of APNU, Khemraj Ramjattan of the AFC and Donald Ramotar of the PPP/C. He also met officials of the Guyana Elections Commission, members of the diplomatic corps, local election observers and Guyana’s current President, Bharrat Jagdeo.
Ramdin also met Caricom Secretary General Irwin LaRocque and Sir Shridath Ramphal on other Caribbean issues and hemispheric developments
The OAS will send an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to Guyana for the November 28 poll, the release noted.
