GTUC Demands Mohamed Be Freed to Attend Parliament, Warns of Threat to Democracy

The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) has called for the release of Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed to enable him to attend the National Assembly when it convenes on Wednesday, November 11, warning that his continued detention could undermine democratic representation and deny thousands of voters their elected voice in Parliament.

In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, November 8, GTUC General Secretary Lincoln Lewis called on the Guyana Prison Service, the Judiciary, the Executive and the Legislature to ensure that Mohamed is afforded the opportunity to participate in the sitting, either in person or virtually, according to his preference.

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The Union also called on Clerk of the National Assembly Sherlock Isaacs to make the necessary arrangements to facilitate the Opposition Leader’s participation, arguing that his detention should not be used to prevent him from carrying out the responsibilities of his elected office.