New election chief pledges to work for unity

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From right are Gecom Chairman, Dr Steve Surujbally; new Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield and Gecom commissioners Vincent Alexander, Mohamood Shaw, Sandra Jones, Athmaram Mangar and Dr Keshav Mangal.
From right are Gecom Chairman, Dr Steve Surujbally; new Chief Election Officer, Keith Lowenfield and Gecom commissioners Vincent Alexander, Mohamood Shaw, Sandra Jones, Athmaram Mangar and Dr Keshav Mangal.

Newly-appointed as both Chief Election Officer and National Registration Officer, Keith Lowenfield yesterday pledged to strive for “consensus” and “unity” as he undertakes his new roles at the Guyana Elections Commission (Gecom).

Lowenfield was yesterday formally introduced to the public in both his capacities  by Gecom’s Chairman Dr. Steve Surujbally at a press conference held at Cara Lodge, in

Georgetown.

He was unanimously selected for the positions by Gecom’s seven-member commission on Tuesday and was sworn