The Guyana Police Force has indicated that it will launch an investigation into the attempt to rig the March 02 General and Regional Elections by Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield and Returning Officer for the Demerara – Mahaica Electoral District, Clairmont Mingo.
See full statement below:
The Guyana Police Force wishes to inform the general public that on today’s date, the 21st August, 2020, formal reports were received which alleged criminal conduct by Mr. Keith Lowenfield, Mr. Clairmont Mingo and others in relation to the March, 2nd, 2020, General and Regional Elections and events subsequent thereto.
As a result, legal advice was obtained from the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and the Guyana Police Force was advised to launch a comprehensive investigation into these allegations in accordance with its mandate.
The DPP has further indicated that in the exercise of powers vested in her under Article 187 of the Constitution, she will take over the private criminal charges currently pending in the Magistrate’s Court in relation to the March 2nd, 2020, General and Regional Elections and its aftermath.
