| – But GECOM says no provisions for recall For further action to be taken against Winston Harding,Javier Aquino Mexico Jersey, who was nominated in Constituency 13 (East and West Ruimveldt) with the backing of A Partnership for National Unity/Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC),Green Bay Packers Jersey, consultations will have to be held within the party.Alleged child molester Winston HardingThis is according to President David Granger, during a press conference at Office of the Presidency yesterday. He stated that the party’s withdrawal of its support for Harding,Brett Favre Packers Throwback Jersey, after allegations that he was a child molester arose, remains in effect, but further action must be discussed within the Peoples’ National Congress Reform (PNCR) and the coalition.Preliminary results of the Local Government Elections (LGE) show that APNU+AFC has swept Georgetown. In Harding’s constituency, voters have placed him in a comfortable position despite the party withdrawal of its support. It remains to be seen whether Harding will go on to take his council seat.But while Granger has indicated that steps within the party will be taken, the election authority has something to say.During a press conference yesterday, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) affirmed that there are no provisions for a recall of Harding. GECOM Chairman Dr. Steve Surujbally noted that there was a Nomination Day and contestants were accepted.“A party can say that we are not supporting a contestant,” he said. “But you cannot remove him from that list of candidates.”GECOM Commissioner, Vincent Alexander, also explained that the local government legislation does not provide for a recall of Harding,Memphis Depay Manchester United Jersey, as an elected councilor. He noted that far from it being a legal question, it was a moral and political question.However, he did note that the party could ask him to resign as a councilor, but it will be up to him to accede.Meanwhile, Granger was asked about calls for the removal of Minister of Social Protection, Volda Lawrence, over comments she made about Harding. Lawrence was asked about the nomination of Harding.In response, Lawrence was reported in sections of the media to have said, “This is a family issue that has been going on and on and on for whatever reason. I can’t tell you, because if I had a brother,Clement Simonin Toronto Shirts, even if there was an accusation, this is not how I would go about helping him.”In the wake of this, Red Thread, picketed Lawrence’s office and called for her removal. Head of Red Thread,http://www.airmaxfantasy.us.com/Puma/, Karen De Souza, described Lawrence’s statements as seeking to excuse Harding’s charge. De Souza noted how puzzling it was that they came from the Minister of Social Protection. The group has described the Minister as unfit for her office.Help and Shelter has also noted that while Harding may not have been convicted, the fact that he was charged as reported in the media should give cause for concern.In response to the queries, Granger promised to seek an explanation from Minister Lawrence about the circumstances of Harding’s selection as a candidate. |
