In his latest call for democracy to be upheld here, Acting Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Michael G Kozak yesterday backed a call by the Organisation of American States (OAS) for a swift recount of ballots to be done here for the final declaration of results (see other story on page 11.)
In a tweet, Kozak noted that it has been six weeks since the elections with no result. He said that the United States stands with the OAS in calling on the Guyana Elections Commission to conduct a recount as soon as possible.
“Guyanese citizens need a government elected based on a credible count of their votes now more than ever”, he declared.
On March 26, Kozak summoned Guyana’s Ambassador to the US Riyad Insanally to warn against the illegal installation of a government here.
On his Twitter feed, Kozak said: “I summoned #Guyana Ambassador to the U.S. Riyad Insanally to convey our firm position that any government sworn in based on flawed election results would not be legitimate. Every vote must be counted”.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Kozak and US Ambassador here Sarah-Ann Lynch have issued a stream of statements since March 2 urging a credible completion of the electoral process and warning against the installation of an illegal government.
President David Granger has not uttered a word of concern that the District Four vote might have been rigged in his favour.
