Attorney General Anil Nandlall has voiced his concerns about the sluggish progress of several high-profile election fraud cases currently before the courts in Guyana.
With general and regional elections scheduled for the following year, Nandlall emphasized the need for these cases to be expedited, describing the delays as a great travesty.
According to Nandlall, approximately 30 charges related to election fraud are still pending in the Magistrates’ Court.
He expressed disappointment in the prolonged nature of the cases, noting that they have been stalled for years, partly due to magistrates recusing themselves.
Nandlall revealed that the intervention of Chancellor of the Judiciary Justice Yonette Cummings-Edwards has been sought to ensure the cases receive the attention and seriousness they deserve.
He emphasized the importance of expediting the legal proceedings to uphold justice and fairness.
A case management conference is expected to take place on January 15, led by Senior Magistrate Leron Daly. Following this conference, a trial date for the election fraud case will be established.
The case involves individuals such as former District Four Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo, former PNCR/R Chairperson Volda Lawrence, PNC/R activist Carol Smith-Joseph, and four others.
They are accused of declaring false accounts of votes during the 2020 elections.