Nigel Deonarine Dharamlall, is Guyanese politician, who served as Minister of Local Government and Regional Development and Member of Parliament under President Irfaan Ali from 5 August 2020 to 5 July 2023.

Nigel Dharamlall
Minister of Local Government and Regional Development
In office
5 August 2020 – 5 July 2023
Member of Parliament
In office
3 September 2020 – 5 July 2023
Personal details
Political partyPeople's Progressive Party (Guyana)

Controversies

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Dharamlall resigned from both positions subsequent to his arrest in connection with an investigation into allegations of rape of a indigenous girl.[1]

He has remained in the public domain both as a member of the governing People's Progressive Party and social media activist.

In May 2024, he was accused of sexual assault by another woman.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "A top Guyana official resigns after authorities drop a rape case against him". AP News. July 5, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  2. ^ John, Tara (May 10, 2024). "Guyanese political power broker accused of sexual assault by another woman". CNN. Retrieved May 23, 2024.