The Citizens Initiative (TCI) party, in a statement, said it has been following closely the recent incident with the sexual harassment allegation against Minister of Local Government and Regional Development Nigel Dharamlall by a minor indigenous child.
While TCI said it is glad due process appears to finally be in motion and Child Protection Services appears to have started supporting the child, the party has expressed disappointment due process only started after public pressure was placed on the Irfaan Ali government. “TCI is also disappointed that the government didn’t act decisively in removing Dharamlall from public office, especially given his track record of vulgar utterances at our highest forum, Parliament, and other similar accusations of vulgar misconduct circulating in social media.”
The party, which was formed to contest the 2020 General and Regional Elections, shared that whatever the outcome of this case, the public should not be foisted with the likes of Dharamlall, whose lack of character is not worthy of high offices of Guyana. “Moreover, TCI notes the silence from the top offices of government, even if it’s to mention that every child must feel protected from predators, and in no case will there not be support for their vulnerability.”
The party said it will continue to monitor the situation closely.
