Leader of The New Movement (TNM), Dr Asha Kissoon was on Monday sworn in as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the first rotation for the three-group joinder list.
Kissoon took the oath and sat on the opposition benches.
At the 2020 general elections, TNM had entered a joinder list with the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) and A New and United Guyana (ANUG). They managed to win one seat and the first two and a half years saw LJP Leader Lenox Shuman occupying the seat. Shuman was also elected Deputy Speaker of the House. Kissoon will occupy the seat for a few months and then it will be ANUG’s turn.
Kissoon said that she plans to honour those who paved the way for her to serve in the National Assembly
“I give my word and dedicate to serve with dignity” Kissoon said.
She then urged leaders to put the people of Guyana first and to value and appreciate unity in diversity.
The National Assembly will now have to elect a new Deputy Speaker of the House.
