Ensuring a peaceful end to the 2020 elections

Dear Editor,
In the absence of a Government and given the volatile history of violence after highly contested elections, especially when an injustice is perceived, it is necessary that the two major parties work on joint plans to mitigate the risk of after elections violence. There is currently a high level of tension in the country, so Comrades (PPP and PNC) please take the necessary steps to keep all Guyanese safe. One death is too many.
There will need to be a lot of caution taken on the roadways as election results come out and having an agreed-upon curfew and predetermined roadblocks along major roadways (eg the Linden Highway and the Corentyne Road) and around Linden, Georgetown and other sensitive areas will help increase the level of safety for all Guyanese.
It is also important that each party is well organised and has the ability to keep their supporters safe while also maintaining control over their supporters to ensure no rogue elements create mischief nor commit violent acts during a peaceful transition into the new administrative period.
We the law-abiding citizens of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana thank the major parties involved in the elections in advance for trying to ensure the maintenance of a safe and secure civil society during this tense period of our history.

Best regards,
Jamil Changlee