Gecom extends claims and objects period

The Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) has granted a one-week extension of the period for claims and objections, which was requested by the People’s Progressive Party (PPP).

“Yes it has been extended… by seven days,” Deputy Chief Elections Officer Vishnu Persaud told Stabroek News yesterday when asked if the PPP’s request had been considered.

The old deadline for claims and objections was