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Guyana: Rape accused Minister Nigel Dharamlall resigns

July 5th, 2023 | Tags:
Former Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Nigel Dharamlall. Photo: Kaieteur News
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GEORGWOTWN, Guyana - In a dramatic turn of events, President Irfaan Ali, on Tuesday night announced that rape accused Local Government Minister Nigel Dharamlall has resigned from his post as Local Government Minister and Member of Parliament.

Dharamlall’s resignation came just hours after the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Shalimar Ali Hack, SC stated that in the absence of the School Girl’s complaint against him, “there is no legal provision for the Police to proceed with the matter”.

This evening, you’ve seen the statement from the DPP in which she has advised that she will not proceed on any charges against the minister based on all that is before her” Ali said while adding, “However, Minister Dharamall has advised that he will tender his resignation as the interest of the government is important to him and he will not want anyone to bring the government into disrepute”.

The president has since accepted the former minister’s resignation. “I’ve, therefore, accepted his resignation as a Cabinet Member and a Member of Parliament”, Ali said on his Official Facebook Page.

Dharamlall landed in hot water after a 16-year-old schoolgirl accused him of rape and sodomy. The allegations sparked major protests demanding justice and his sacking by the government.

An official statement was made to police and following an investigation, a case file was sent to the DPP for legal advice. The DPP returned file to investigators requesting further probe into the matter.

According to police, investigators had contacted the complainant for further statement but she reportedly told them that she wishes not to proceed any further with the matter and gave them a “no further action statement”.

6 Responses to “Guyana: Rape accused Minister Nigel Dharamlall resigns”

  • ? ? (06/07/2023, 07:35) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look like a PAID OFF
  • restorm (07/07/2023, 19:18) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    His president should have sacked him immediately. But, then I don’t know what their code of conduct is all about. It shows no morals or ethical value as a minister, for his name to be called with sexual assault of a minor is damaging. I hope that the United Nation and UNISEF and those who have the charter on the Right of a Child can support the parents can now sue the state and those who prevent the course of justice.
    • Hmm (09/07/2023, 16:58) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      But it was the same parent(s) allowing their underage daughter to fly out from the interior to meet him
      • Madussa (10/07/2023, 09:45) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        @ Hmm, are you sure the parents allowed this? If so, he paid the parents HUSH MONEY to drop the charges. Either way, he sure isn't any Minister and he will always be seen as a Pedophile and people need to shun him!
        • @Madussa (10/07/2023, 10:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
          Well if my or your underage daughter flying often and gone for days wouldn't you or I question her especially when she comes back with expensive stuff. like iPhone and so on.
          • Madussa (10/07/2023, 20:44) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
            @@ Madussa, Hell no because my child would NEVER be allowed to go with anyone for days. The parents were really irresponsible. I never allowed my daughter to go to sleepovers at her friend's houses, because her friends had older brothers and shady-looking uncles. I sure wouldn't allow her to go anywhere without me. Yes, I was overprotective, but it saved her a lot of misery.


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