Not only did former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) General Secretary, Aubrey Norton win the leadership position, his entire team was elected.
Of the 1,200 persons who cast their votes, 967 voted for Norton to become leader.
Joseph Harmon, who is currently the Opposition Leader, lagged with 245 votes, while Richard Van West-Charles secured 64 votes.
Interestingly, the Chairmanship is going to Opposition Parliamentarian Shurwayne Holder, a newbie in politics. He was able to beat candidates like former Minister, Simona Broomes and Attorney- at- law and Opposition front bencher, Amanza Walton Desir.
Elizebeth Williams Niles, also on Norton’s team, has been elected first Vice Chairman.
There is a tie for Second Vice-Chair between Norton’s Vinceroy Jordon and Christopher Jones who currently sits in Parliament as the Opposition’s Chief Whip. Jones was not aligned with any of the candidate leaders.
Meanwhile, Fiaz Mursaline has been named treasurer.
Chief Elections Officer, Vincent Alexander told the media that the counting process continues to finalize who will form the 15-member Executive Committee. He noted that there were 123 candidates vying to be part of that committee.
Alexander noted that the elections were marked free, fair and free from fear. He said that this is quite an achievement for the PNC and is an example for the rest of Guyana.
