The Organisation of American States (OAS) election observer mission in Guyana has announced that it will be withdrawing from the country as they believe that the tabulation process for Region Four is not transparent despite the many complaints about it.

Meanwhile, the envoys of the US, UK, the EU and Canada today sent a warning that the swearing in of any President on the basis of flawed results could lead to Guyana’s isolation. The envoys also said that they walked out of the Region Four tabulation process after it was made clear that a transparent process was not in place. 

In a joint statement they said: “We must be clear that in the absence of a credible process, as directed by the Honorable Chief Justice, it is our view that any results for Region 4 which will impact the overall results of the 2 March elections will not be credible and a President sworn in on the basis of those results will not be considered legitimate.

We are all long-standing friends of Guyana whose countries have supported its development over many decades. The betterment of Guyana and its people has always been our interest. In that spirit we urge all parties to not do anything which could lead to Guyana’s isolation.”