Dave posted:
FLASHBACK: Retired Justice James Patterson receiving his instrument of appointment as the new Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission from President David Granger.
Retired Justice James Patterson might be returned as Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), if the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) rules that President David Granger should have given reasons for rejecting Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo’s 18 nominees, Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC), Khemraj Ramjattan says.
“If the Court rules that the President has to give reasons, the President will give his reasons. If the President sees somebody good there that he wants, then he could appoint that person but if he doesn’t find them acceptable, he could name back the same Patterson,” Ramjattan stated on Dave TV Channel 8 in New Amsterdam.
Chairman of the Alliance For Change (AFC) and Minister of Public Security, Khemraj Ramjattan.
Perhaps Ramjattan is completely unaware of the laws and process for the appointment of the Chairman of GECOM.
Succinctly ...
When the Opposition Leader FAILS to submit a list of candidates, only then the President can unilaterally appoint a GECOM Chairman.
Of note ...
The Leader of the Opposition submitted a list of candidates at all times.