Dharamlall resigns as Minister and Member of Parliament

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – Embattled Guyanese legislator Nigel Dharamlall has tendered his resignation as Local Government Minister and Member of Parliament.

The announcement was made late Tuesday by President Irfaan Ali.

Dharamlall had been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage schoolgirl – an allegation he denied.

The announcement of his  resignation came just hours after the Police indicated that it was advised by the Director of Public Prosecutions to no longer pursue the rape allegations against the Dharamlall, since the complainant  indicated that she no longer wishes to continue the matter.

In announcing the resignation , President Ali said Dharamlall indicated that he was resigning in the interest of the government, since he did not want to bring the government into disrepute.

“He has also advised that these allegations have affected him personally and as such, he has offered to resign as minister and as a Member of Parliament. I've, therefore, accepted his resignation as a Cabinet Member and a Member of Parliament. Nigel Dharamlall has committed to me that he will continue to support and be a member of the People's Progressive Party and also be supportive of the government”, the President  said.

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