The most recent Court challenge in the March 2nd 2020 elections sees attorneys for the applicant arguing that Section 22 of the Election Laws (Amendment) Act (ELA) is unconstitutional since it grants the Guyana Elections Commission the power to make and amend laws.
They argue that since the Section is unconstitutional the recount order drafted and implemented under its authority is also unconstitutional as are the recount results from the elections.
“The delegation of power to GECOM to amend laws is an abdication by Parliament of its law-making powers with respect to the making of laws and policy pertaining to the conduct of elections,” the five listed attorneys argue on behalf of their client, Misenga Jones.