Guyana’s political landscape faces a potential constitutional confrontation as the main opposition party We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) moves to secure representation on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). WIN Leader Azruddin Mohamed, who holds the official position of Opposition Leader, has initiated proceedings that could escalate to the High Court if three current opposition-nominated commissioners refuse to resign voluntarily.
The three commissioners in question—Vincent Alexander, Desmond Trotman, and Charles Corbin—were originally nominated by the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) party, which previously held the majority of opposition seats. Following the 2025 general and regional elections, WIN emerged with 16 parliamentary seats compared to APNU’s 12, fundamentally altering the parliamentary opposition dynamics.
Mohamed has announced plans to request a “good faith” meeting with the commissioners, seeking their voluntary resignation to allow proper representation reflective of the current parliamentary configuration. This move follows consultation with GECOM Chairman Retired Justice Claudette Singh, who confirmed she lacks the constitutional authority to remove sitting commissioners.
The WIN leader’s position, articulated in a January 14 letter, maintains that democratic legitimacy requires the Commission’s opposition side to mirror the National Assembly’s current composition. While acknowledging the commissioners enjoy constitutional tenure until lawfully replaced, Mohamed contends they were identified by a party that “no longer commands the largest number of opposition seats.”
Parallel to these developments, WIN plans to exercise its right to appoint a Chief Scrutineer to the elections body. The party’s strategy involves pursuing either constitutional clarity regarding the Commission’s operation amid political changes or securing voluntary resignations from the incumbent commissioners.