Political activist Mark Benschop, who has indicated his intention to contest for a seat on the Georgetown city council at the March 18 local government elections, says “inefficiencies” at the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom) are stymieing his campaign.
Speaking with Stabroek News, Benschop said although his team submitted their proposed symbol for the elections for Gecom’s approval more than two weeks before the deadline of January 5, they are still to receive any communication from Gecom beyond a letter acknowledging receipt of its submission.
“We have heard nothing and when you call, you are told that the commissioners are on
