Reform group calls for ‘simplifying’ of proposed elections law amendments

Lawrence Lachmansingh

With the six-week review period for the draft amendments to the Representation of the People Act (RoPA) winding down, the Electoral Reform Group (ERG) is calling on the government to simplify the proposals in order to reach the wider Guyanese population and extend the timeframe.

During an interview with the Sunday Stabroek, ERG’s Coordinator Lawrence Lachmansingh explained that the draft amendments, released by the government on  November 5, requires “simplifying and demystifying.”