In attendance was Governor Miss M.A.U. Francis, who performed her official duty to hand over the documentation from the former voting bureau to the SOL for review and validation. The Governor's presence underscores the constitutional importance of this transfer process in ensuring electoral transparency and proper chain of custody for all electoral materials.
The SOL meticulously examined the documentation that was presented from the sitting of the voting bureau on 29 October. This comprehensive review process included verification of vote counts, ballot papers, and all administrative records generated during the election day proceedings.
Following their thorough examination, the SOL has concluded that the information presented was accurate and complete. The bureau found no irregularities or inconsistencies that would warrant further investigation. Consequently, there was no need for a recount, and no discrepancies were found in the presented documentation. This confirmation allows the electoral process to proceed to its next phase, with the results now officially validated and ready for formal proclamation.
The successful completion of this verification process reflects the integrity of Statia's electoral procedures and the diligence of all parties involved in safeguarding the democratic process.
