The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) in a statement announced that it has successfully completed its observation of the Disciplined Services voting, held on August 22, 2025, in advance of the upcoming General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025.
In fulfillment of its constitutional mandate, the ERC said the agency deployed twenty (20) accredited Local Observers across all ten Administrative Regions of Guyana. These observers reportedly monitored polling stations where members of the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Defence Force, and Guyana Prison Service exercised their right to vote.
Led by the Chairman and Commissioners, ERC Observers visited polling stations at thirty-five (35) locations across the ten Regions.
The ERC said it observed that polling day activities were carried out in an orderly, peaceful, and transparent manner. Election officials demonstrated professionalism throughout, as members of the Disciplined Services exercised their franchise without incident.
The Commission commends the disciplined and cooperative approach of the Officers and recognizes the efforts of electoral officials in ensuring efficiency, integrity, and smooth conduct of the process.
The ERC says the agency will continue to monitor the electoral environment and expand its deployment of observers nationwide. The Commission calls on all Guyanese to respect the constitutional rights of their fellow citizens, demonstrate tolerance, and contribute to an atmosphere of peace and unity during this crucial period.
The agency has reaffirmed its commitment to its role as a Local Observer Group, dedicated to monitoring the electoral process to ensure fairness, transparency, and integrity essential pillars for sustaining peace and harmony in society.
