GECOM Commissioners Must Step Down | Guyana News

Former Speaker Ralph Ramkarran is calling for election commissioners in Guyana to step down when the appointing authority no longer holds power, arguing it’s a moral and democratic necessity. With the previous opposition now out of power, some commissioners appointed under their leadership remain in place — a situation Ramkarran says violates longstanding convention. He outlines three possible solutions: seek a court ruling requiring new opposition approval, pass a new law (easily done with the current government’s majority), or have the new opposition introduce legislation — though political gridlock may block any action. Ramkarran also notes that before 1992, Guyana’s Elections Commission would dissolve after elections, a practice he believes is more appropriate for smooth transitions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3122e6f9b5b5e4a