GECOM Reminds that Dual Citizens Barred From Contesting Elections Under Constitution

GECOM reminds that dual citizens barred from contesting elections under Constitution

With Nomination Day for the upcoming September 1 General and Regional Elections fast approaching, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a strong reminder to all political parties and candidates that individuals holding dual citizenship are constitutionally barred from being elected to the National Assembly. In a statement recently released, GECOM emphasised the constitutional qualifications required for election to Parliament, warni…

Dual citizens are disqualified as members of the National Assembly - Guyana Chronicle

GECOM reminds ahead of Nomination Day, advises political parties to exercise caution when preparing Lists of Candidates THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Sunday reminded all stakeholders, particularly those who will be contesting in the September 1 Regional and General Elections that persons who are dual citizens cannot be elected as parliamentarians. GECOM said it […]

Dual citizenship concerns simmer below the surface

Ray Hanania July 06, 2025 Nearly 7 million Americans have sworn allegiance to another country besides the US, data shows. Some might brush off the issue of dual citizenship because it only impacts about 3 percent of America’s population. But compare that with the No. 1 concern of many Americans today: the 11.7 million foreigners…

Dual citizens not eligible for Parliament - GECOM reminds

With Nomination Day for elections fast approaching, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is reminding political parties and independent candidates of the constitutional qualifications required for election to the National Assembly—particularly with regard to dual citizenship. In a statement issued Sunday night, GECOM emphasised that only individuals who meet the specific constitutional criteria can be nominated or elected as Members of Parlia…

GECOM reminds that persons with Dual Citizenship do not qualify to be elected as National Assembly members - INews Guyana

See statement below from the Guyana Elections Commission:  6th July, 2025 GEORGETOWN – As we approach Nomination Day for the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections, it is of paramount importance for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to remind all stakeholders, but particularly the contestants, with regard to the qualifications to be elected as […] The post GECOM reminds that persons with Dual Citizenship do not qualify to be elec…