PSC dismisses public claims of voter list issues, ballot secrecy breaches and undue influence
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has rejected a series of allegations circulating in the public domain about irregularities in the 2025 General and Regional Elections, describing them as “largely political rhetoric” unsupported by any evidence gathered during its observation mission.
According to the PSC, its team executed one of the most extensive and professionally structured domestic observer operations in the organisation’s history. A total of 150 trained observers were deployed across Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10, supported by a fully staffed Observer Coordination Centre that operated around the clock from August 29 to September 4. The Commission notes that this represented the largest private sector–led observer deployment ever mounted in Guyana.
After assessing the process from the opening of polls through to tabulation and recount, the PSC concluded that the September 1 elections were peaceful, credible, and transparent, and that the final results declared by GECOM reflected the will of the electorate.
In direct response to claims questioning the integrity of the voter list, the secrecy of the ballot, and the possibility of undue influence on voters, the PSC said its observers found no evidence to support any of these assertions. On Election Day, polling stations opened on time, GECOM staff performed with competence and impartiality, and party agents from the PPP/C, APNU, and WIN were present in strong numbers, ensuring thorough multiparty oversight.
The recount process, conducted at a single central location, was also deemed fully transparent. PSC observers were present around the clock and reported that GECOM staff strictly adhered to procedures, frequently referencing their manuals to clarify rules for party agents who were unfamiliar with the protocols.
The PSC noted that the elections took place during the fastest period of economic growth in Guyana’s history across both oil and non-oil sectors, making a transparent process crucial for national stability and investor confidence. It emphasised that unsubstantiated claims risk undermining this progress.
While the organisation reaffirmed the credibility of the polls, it also pointed to areas for ongoing improvement, including more standardised voting booth layouts, better physical accessibility at polling places, stronger public communication from GECOM, and further upgrades to the digital SOP publication system. The PSC additionally supports discussions on modernising campaign finance rules and reviewing governance arrangements within GECOM.
Overall, the PSC said the 2025 elections highlighted Guyana’s democratic maturity and institutional resilience, and commended voters, GECOM, the Joint Services, political parties, observers and the media for contributing to a peaceful and credible process.
