Vishnu Persaud
Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission, known for his commitment to ensuring fair and transparent electoral processes in Guyana. He has recently been in the news for disavowing a statement made by the Commission's Legal Officer, emphasizing that the submission did not reflect his directives and had the potential to create confusion regarding the electoral proceedings.
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Vishnu Persaud is the father of Krishna Mark Persaud and was informed of the accident.
Father, baby perish in Orangestein crash
Guyana· 2026-05-27
Vishnu Persaud presented a report during the GECOM meeting.
Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election resultsGuyana· 2025-09-07
He is the Chief Election Officer who displayed exemplary professionalism during the 2025 Elections.
Also a time for introspectionGuyana· 2025-09-06
Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who made a promise regarding the official declaration of election results.
Democracy and technology - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-09-04Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who notified political parties about the recount request.
GECOM approves APNU request for recount in part of District 4Guyana· 2025-09-04Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission.
No declaration until all districts tabulated - GECOMGuyana· 2025-09-03Vishnu Persaud confirmed the timeline for the national declaration of election results.
Election results to be declared on Sept 4 - GecomGuyana· 2025-09-01
Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who reported on the voting turnout for the Disciplined Services.
83% turnout recorded in Disciplined Services voting — GECOMGuyana· 2025-08-26Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who outlined the final stages of preparations for the elections.
GECOM assures it’s ready for Sept 1 electionsGuyana· 2025-08-26
Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud acknowledged that concerns were raised in recent weeks about neutrality and accessibility at some locations.
GECOM confirms use of private residences and religious sites as polling placesGuyana· 2025-08-20Vishnu Persaud, the Chief Election Officer, assured that safeguards are in place to prevent double voting.
GECOM assures of integrity of Sept 1 pollsGuyana· 2025-08-19Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who announced the balloting for the disciplined forces.
Disciplined Services balloting set for August 22ndGuyana· 2025-08-12Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who responded to Austin's withdrawal request.
GBTI employee terminated after name appeared on WIN listGuyana· 2025-07-31
Vishnu Persaud has clarified the timeline for the 2025 election results in Guyana.
GECOM clarifies timeline for 2025 election resultsGuyana· 2025-07-16Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who discussed the timeline for declaring election results.
Election results could be declared by night of Sept 1st if no delays – GECOM CEOGuyana· 2025-07-15Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer overseeing the nomination process.
Seven parties in elections raceGuyana· 2025-07-15
Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud sent a letter to Hughes regarding the submission order for candidate lists.
GECOM says ready for Nomination Day, some parties disagreeGuyana· 2025-07-13
GECOM Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud informed Hughes that his request for a hard copy of the PLE was considered by the Commission.
AFC complains over no hard copy of PLEGuyana· 2025-07-09
Vishnu Persaud proposed a modified version of the Nomination Form to ensure greater accuracy and prevent misuse.
GECOM approves modified version of Nomination FormGuyana· 2025-06-13Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud claimed a proposal would be updated and sent to the Commission.
Guyana not ready for free, fair and credible electionsGuyana· 2025-06-01
Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who prepared the workplan for the conduct of General and Regional Elections.
Nomination Day is July 14Guyana· 2025-05-31The Chief Election Officer, Vishnu Persaud, prepared a draft work plan for the elections.
The September 1st elections dateGuyana· 2025-05-30
Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer consulted by Claudette Singh regarding the elections date.
GECOM Chair says she took advice from CEO on elections dateGuyana· 2025-05-29Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer whose workplan established September 22, 2025, as the earliest possible date for elections.
Three GECOM commissioners say revised election workplan doesn’t match Sept 1st dateGuyana· 2025-05-28Vishnu Persaud issued a strongly-worded disavowal of a submission by the Guyana Elections Commission’s Legal Officer.
Chief Election Officer disavows statement by Legal OfficerGuyana· 2025-03-21