GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Oct 2, CMC – A member of the main opposition, We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) has confirmed his resignation from the National Assembly, but insists that his “resignation should not be construed as an admission of wrongdoing or as a determination of guilt”.
The police have not officially commented on the allegations made against Dr Andre Lewis, who said he had taken “this decision in light of allegations that have been made against me and the ongoing investigation into those allegations.
“Given the seriousness of the matter and the responsibilities attached to public office, I believe that resigning from the National Assembly is the appropriate course of action while the relevant processes are ongoing,” he said in his letter to the Speaker, Manzoor Nadir.
“For clarity, my resignation should not be construed as an admission of wrongdoing or as a determination of guilt. I remain committed to due process and to allowing the relevant authorities to conduct their investigations.
“I am grateful to the people of Guyana for the opportunity to serve as a Member of Parliament and to We Invest in Nationhood for the confidence placed in me,” the former University of Guyana lecturer wrote on hiis letter of resignation adding he was submitting his resignation in accordance with the Guyana Constitution.
Meanwhile, a senior police officer is under investigations into reports of rape and threatening behaviour committed against a female officer of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) which has also nt issued any statement on the matter.
But Home Affairs Minister, Oneidge Walrond, was quoted by the pro-government on line publication, News Room, that she was informed by the Commissioner of Police, Clifton Hicken, that a team had been established to probe the matter.
“It is my view, and I hold this strong view, that he should be sent on administrative leave pending the investigation.
“… The Police Service Commission ultimately should be the one to do that, barring the fact that it’s not currently constituted; I would assume that it’s a discussion we need to have between the Commissioner and myself on how we address that,” she said.
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