Vishnu Persaud

Vishnu Persaud

politician Guyana

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,021
Power
31$
Sentiment
4.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 5 4.80 0.51% +0% 786,552 4,021 $6,000 31$
Totals 5 786,552 4,021 $6,000 31$
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Recent Mentions

Guyana Guyana: Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud claimed a proposal would be updated and sent to the Commission. 2

Stabroek News: Guyana not ready for free, fair and credible elections

Guyana Guyana: Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer who prepared the workplan for the conduct of General and Regional Elections. 7

Stabroek News: Nomination Day is July 14

Guyana Guyana: The Chief Election Officer, Vishnu Persaud, prepared a draft work plan for the elections. 5

Stabroek News: The September 1st elections date

Guyana Guyana: Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer consulted by Claudette Singh regarding the elections date. 5

Stabroek News: GECOM Chair says she took advice from CEO on elections date

Guyana Guyana: Vishnu Persaud is the Chief Election Officer whose workplan established September 22, 2025, as the earliest possible date for elections. 5

Stabroek News: Three GECOM commissioners say revised election workplan doesn’t match Sept 1st date

Guyana Guyana: Vishnu Persaud issued a strongly-worded disavowal of a submission by the Guyana Elections Commission’s Legal Officer. 7

Stabroek News: Chief Election Officer disavows statement by Legal Officer