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 | |
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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 party | People's Progressive Party (Guyana) |
Controversies
editDharamlall 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
edit- ^ "A top Guyana official resigns after authorities drop a rape case against him". AP News. July 5, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ John, Tara (May 10, 2024). "Guyanese political power broker accused of sexual assault by another woman". CNN. Retrieved May 23, 2024.