The Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Guyana (FITUG) is unhappy at the time that has elapsed with no clear declaration of a legitimate outcome while acknowledging the importance of the ongoing recount process.
In a release yesterday, FITUG stated that it “dishearteningly” notes that three months have passed since Guyanese went to the polls on March 02, to exercise their franchise and understands that the installation of a legitimate Government is predicated on a credible and transparent election results which remains incomplete at this time. “While we know the ongoing recount process is intent on bringing the process to a satisfactory conclusion and ultimately determine the victor, it is deeply lamentable that the process, so far, has taken such an extended period.”
The Federation has observed that in recent days and weeks, there have been calls for credible results, and while it says it shares the same view, it feels that some have taken a view that can be best described as a “warped connotation.” It asserts that everyone is entitled to their views, but contend that certain principles ought to remain “sacrosanct” and not “bent to suit a certain viewpoint.”
