Democracy prevailed after long-overdue elections – White House NSC

The White House National Security Council (NSC) on Monday congratulated President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on his assumption to the presidency in Guyana, following his party’s victory at the March 2 General and Regional Elections.
In a twitter message, the US Government said it looks forward to strengthening its relationship with Guyana.
“The United States congratulates newly-inaugurated President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and the Guyanese people on their long-overdue election in which democracy and transparency prevailed. We look forward to strengthening the relationship with Guyana,” the message stated.
The NSC is the principal forum used by the President of the United States for consideration of national security, military, and foreign policy matters with senior national security advisors and Cabinet officials and is part of the Executive Office of the President of the United States of America.
The US Government has been very vocal in its stance for democracy and the rule of law to be respected in Guyana following attempts by elements to derail the electoral process.
These calls were joined by US Representative for New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District, Albio Sires, who also took to his Twitter account to lay congratulatory remarks, while encouraging the new Head of State to put the needs of Guyana first.
“I congratulate President Mohamed Irfaan Ali and look forward to working with him and his administration to strengthen U.S.-Guyana relations. I urge him to prioritize national unity and reconciliation in the weeks ahead,” Sires penned.
The US Rep signalled at a sign of relief that despite the long wait, democracy was returned to the Guyanese people. He contended that the will of the people was indeed reflected through the declared results.
“I am relieved that democracy prevailed in Guyana’s elections. I commend GECOM Chair Claudette Singh for her courage and I thank [Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch] for working tirelessly on behalf of our country and to ensure the election result reflected the will of the Guyanese people.”
The final declaration was made on Sunday after Chief Elections Officer (CEO) Keith Lowenfield finally submitted his elections report according to the directive by Guyana Elections Commission’s Chair, Retired Justice Claudette Singh.
PPP/C has secured 33 parliamentary seats, while APNU/AFC got 31 and joiner parties (A New and United Guyanese, Liberty and Justice Party, The New Movement) – which had an accumulated 5214 votes – received one seat.
Dr Ali was sworn-in by Chancellor of the Judiciary (ag), Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards.
In his inaugural address as President, Dr Ali committed to Guyanese that he will uphold the Oath of Office he took and work every day in the best interests in the people of Guyana. (G12)