Voters should know likely MPs before polls

Robert Persaud

The Commonwealth Observer Group has recommended that Guyana amends its electoral laws to provide for fixed ordinal lists so that voters know upfront which candidates are most likely to take up seats in the National Assembly.

The recommendation, included in the Commonwealth Observer Group’s final report on the November 28, 2011 elections, is also touted as one that would increase transparency and accountability in the electoral process.

The report stated: “Consideration should be given to amending the electoral system to require parties to