Following Wednesday’s decision by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres yesterday called for an announcement of the final results of Guyana’s March 2 polls as soon as possible.
The Secretary-General’s comments were released via his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, in response to press enquiries. “The Secretary-General takes note of the 8 July ruling of the Caribbean Court of Justice, as final instance,” it said.
”He stresses the importance of announcing final official results…to the Guyanese people as soon as possible to end an impasse that has lasted more than four months.
”The Secretary-General calls on all political leaders and their supporters to recognize and accept the final results and refrain from any act or statement that may fuel tensions or violence,” it further added.
The United Nations Resident Coordinator here Mikiko Tanaka recently said a credible end to the elections here is needed for an elected government and parliament to cater for the needs of the people. “Thanks to the essential service providers in #Guyana, under more pressure as #COVID19 cases surge. A credible end to the elections is urgent for the elected government and parliament to fully attend to their wellbeing and resource needs to serve the people,” she wrote in a Tweet.
