ERC welcomes vote recount deal

The Ethnic Relations Commission, (ERC) has welcomed the decision by President David Granger and Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, for CARICOM to supervise a full recount of votes cast for the March 02, 2020, General and Regional Elections and “to abide by the findings as long as the integrity of the ballot boxes are not compromised”.

This, the Commission said in a statement yesterday, would bring an amicable end to the current political impasse

.“The decision also demonstrates that meaningful and genuine collaboration across the political aisle is achievable and vital to help resolve inherent differences and challenges.