The OAS elections observer mission today said it continues to monitor the tabulation process following general elections yesterday and it urged patience.
Up to midday today, GECOM had only released results for about 45,000 votes.
“We currently have observers present at the GECOM tabulation centre and in the office of the returning officer in region 4 who are following each step of the result gathering and tabulation process. These observers have been present on a 24 hour basis since the close of polls,” said Chief of Mission for the OAS/EOM Professor Gordon Shirley.
He added “I urge all actors in the electoral process to remain patient in awaiting the official voting results and to refrain from releasing unofficial election results before the GECOM have completed their work,” he added.
“Credible and timely results are the cornerstone of any electoral process and the only official results are those released by the duly constituted electoral authority. Releasing unconfirmed and unverified election results may lead to confusion among electors and party supporters and are not constructive,” said Professor Shirley.
The OAS\EOM said it will soon issue its preliminary report and recommendations on the Guyana general and regional election process.
