WIN MP André Lewis Quits Parliament Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) Member of Parliament Dr. André Lewis has resigned from the National Assembly amid an ongoing police investigation into serious allegations against him, with Nightly News breaking the story and reporting that the allegations are sexual in nature and involve a person who was a minor at the time of the alleged conduct.

Lewis formally submitted his resignation on October 2 in a letter addressed to Speaker of the National Assembly Manzoor Nadir. He said the resignation took effect upon receipt and was prompted by the allegations and the ongoing investigation.

Nightly News reported that Lewis had been arrested and taken to the Vreed-en-Hoop Police Station, where he was questioned by investigators before being released. The Guyana Police Force has not publicly disclosed details of the investigation or indicated whether charges will be brought.