Speaker of the National Assembly, Raphael Trotman this morning issued a statement about an allegation of sexual abuse against him which has appeared on social media.
The statement follows:
STATEMENT BY SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT: RAPHAEL TROTMAN IN WAKE OF SCURRILOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PROPAGANDA
A malicious and unfounded allegation of sexual molestation has been made against me by an unstable young man who sadly, appears to have a troubled mind. I categorically deny his wicked assertions.
Unfortunately, he seems to have been conveniently encouraged by manipulative and diabolic political forces. Conveniently, such scandalous assertions are obviously intended to provide a timely distraction from the serious prevailing political situation in Guyana, which imminently requires me as Speaker of the National Assembly to guide the ship of the nation’s parliament through the strongest test to Guyana’s constitutional democracy: the debate of a no confidence motion.
As a true patriot of Guyana, I will not allow the office of Speaker of the National Assembly to be compromised or be denigrated by false accusations for political expediency. There is absolutely no truth in the allegation, and I am confident that the masterminds and supporters of this dastardly plot will soon be exposed.
I call for a thorough and professional investigation into this scurrilous allegation.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Raphael Trotman
Speaker of the House of Parliament
