‘GECOM managed September 1 polls efficiently’ – EU Observer Mission

Chief Observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission, Robert Biedroń, says the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) managed the September 1 polls efficiently, with polling staff performing their duties professionally and voters turning out passionately.

At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Pegasus Corporate Suites, Biedroń presented the mission’s preliminary findings following the September 1 General and Regional Elections.

The EU team, which has been present in Guyana since July 23, deployed 50 observers to 253 polling stations across the country.

The mission noted that the elections were conducted in a “peaceful and orderly” manner.

“Election Day was peaceful and efficiently run, implementing new transparency measures and recently adopted legal provisions for the first time.”

The final voters list contained 757,690 registered voters, including citizens residing abroad and Commonwealth nationals living in Guyana. According to Biedroń, candidate registration was described as “inclusive and timely” and the campaign was deemed “peaceful and competitive.”

According to Biedroń, on election day, measures such as restrictions on mobile phones at polling stations were implemented to safeguard integrity. However, observers reported that 59 percent of polling stations lacked independent access for persons with disabilities.

Despite these challenges, Biedroń commended citizens for their active participation.

“Citizens participated with passion and determination, demonstrating that democracy is not just about the law but shared responsibility,” he said.

The mission stressed that while the 2025 elections were “inclusive, peaceful,” and offered citizens meaningful choices, challenges remain.

The European Union Election Observation Mission will remain in Guyana to observe the final stages of the process, including the tabulation of results. A comprehensive final report with recommendations will be issued in the coming weeks.

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