Mohamed’s sister to replace Lewis in National Assembly

(Kaieteur News) – The We Invest In Nationhood party has selected Hadiyyah Mohamed, sister of Leader of the Opposition Azruddin Mohamed to replace Dr. Andre Lewis in the National Assembly.

Dr. Lewis last month tendered his resignation from Parliament after sexual assault allegations surfaced against him. WIN has not made any announcement of the selection of Hadiyyah. She will take her oath of office today when the National Assembly reconvenes after recess and in the absence of her brother and Opposition Leader who is currently on remand at the Lusignan Prison. In a formal letter addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Manzoor Nadir dated October 2, 2026, Lewis had confirmed that his resignation takes immediate effect upon the receipt of his correspondence at parliament building. Lewis stated that his decision was made in light of the allegations and the active inquiry currently underway. “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,” Lewis wrote in his letter to the Speaker.

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However, he had emphasised that his departure should not be viewed as an acknowledgment of guilt. “For clarity, my resignation should not be construed as an admission of wrongdoing or as a determination of guilt,” Lewis noted, adding that he remains committed to due process and allowing the relevant authorities to complete their investigations. Lewis expressed gratitude to the citizens of Guyana for the opportunity to serve in the legislature and thanked the WIN party for its confidence during his tenure. The resignation was formally submitted in accordance with Article 156(1)(a) of the Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, which governs the resignation of Members of Parliament.