PARAMARIBO, Suriname, May 27, CMC – The Progressive Reform Party (VHP) of President Chandrikapersad Santokhi Tuesday called for recounts in at least three electoral districts as opposition parties including the main opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) announced plans to sign an agreement in principle for coalition government.
The final results of Sunday’s general elections in the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country have not yet been disclosed, but the preliminary results show both the outgoing coalition government and the NDP have so far won 18 seats each in the 51 member National Assembly.
Just under 400,000 registered voters were eligible to cast their ballots across the country and once the new parliament is seated, lawmakers will choose Suriname’s next president and vice-president in the coming weeks.
In a statement, the VHP said it has taken note “with great concern,” reports of irregularities in the results of the ballot boxes in various districts, including Nickerie, Wanica and Paramaribo.
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