Granger out of Guyana; controversy brews over Acting President’s appearance in Parliament

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Granger out of Guyana; controversy brews over Acting President’s appearance in Parliament

August 24, 2015 2:27 pm Category: latest news A+ / A-

By Fareeza Haniff

Acting President, Moses Nagamootoo, Vice Presidents CarlGreenidge and Khemraj Ramjattan. [iNews’ Photo]

[www.inewsguyana.com] – Without any public notice or announcement, President David Granger has left the jurisdiction for Trinidad and Tobago for “private business,” which saw Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo being sworn in as Acting President.

When questioned about the President’s impromptu departure, Nagamootoo and Vice President, Carl Greenidge were initially secretive about the President’ trip and even his location during a press conference at Parliament building on Monday, August 24.

But due to continuous questions from the media, it was revealed that the President left Guyana on Sunday, August 23 and is expected to return today, Monday August 24.

At first, Greenidge said that the President is away on “formal but not official” business; however Nagamootoo later clarified that the trip is a private one.

Another issue of contention however is that Nagamootoo arrived at Parliament today for the consideration of the Budget estimates, something which the Opposition PPP objects to.

Nagamootoo is of the view that there is no issue with him being the Acting President and present in the National Assembly. When questioned about the issue, he told reporters, “ I am here as Prime Minister of Guyana and as Leader of Government Business in the National Assembly, who has been assigned additional functions of the President; I’m still the Prime Minister of Guyana…I’m here not as acting President but Prime Minister performing the functions of the Office of the President.”

Former Attorney General and Opposition Parliamentarian, Anil Nandlall has criticized this position of the acting President, making it clear that he cannot be in the National Assembly until he’s no longer the acting President.

“His presence here and if he attempts to participate in any proceedings of the National Assembly, it will be in violation of the constitution of Guyana. It is shocking that Mr Nagamootoo who is a lawyer and all the lawyers who are on that side are not aware of such an elementary, legal and constitutional requirement,” Nandlall told iNews.

According to the former AG, if the acting President is sitting as a Parliamentarian, then “the entire business of the Parliament will be tainted by an unconstitutionality and that means that the entire proceedings that we will be embarking upon will be unlawful, illegal, unconstitutional, null, void and of no effect.”

Nandlall said that the issue was raised with the Speaker of the National Assembly.

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8/24/152:33 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

DUMMY LAWYERS RULING THE COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!

8/24/152:34 PM

Former Member

Simple matter ...

As the occasions arise, the Prime Minister acts as the President and function only in that acting position.

One of the ministers is then appointed as the acting Prime Minister.

8/24/152:39 PM

Former Member

Big YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAwwn

idle PPP antiman

8/24/152:49 PM

Former Member

The PPP is angry that Harmon wasnt made acting President, then they would be able to scream ethnic Holocaust, and how Granger has an aim of chasing Indians out of Guyana.

This while the PPP ignores the fact that the only PPP minister who is now in court is a black woman.

8/24/153:05 PM

Former Member

When the President is away, it is the Prime Minister who conducts the function of the President.

When both the president and prime minister are away at the same time, then two ministers become acting president and acting prime minister, respectively.

Only in this situation of both being away, then perhaps Joseph Harmon may become acting prime minister or acting president.

8/24/153:14 PM

Former Member

Why everything has to be secret about Granger? The country's business is public matter. Guyana democracy is dead. Moses cannot be acting president and prime minister at the same time. That is unconstitutional.

8/24/153:25 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

The PPP is angry that Harmon wasnt made acting President, then they would be able to scream ethnic Holocaust, and how Granger has an aim of chasing Indians out of Guyana.

This while the PPP ignores the fact that the only PPP minister who is now in court is a black woman.

I always knew you are a DUMB ASS!!!!!!!!!!

8/24/153:33 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

When the President is away, it is the Prime Minister who conducts the function of the President.

When both the president and prime minister are away at the same time, then two ministers become acting president and acting prime minister, respectively.

Only in this situation of both being away, then perhaps Joseph Harmon may become acting prime minister or acting president.

DG, Dont try explaining things to hard head DUNCES. They already friggin up the Country making it into SEWAGE!!

CHANGE FROM GOLD TO FILTH COMPLIMENTS TO DUMMIES!!!!!!

8/24/153:34 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

When the President is away, it is the Prime Minister who conducts the function of the President.

When both the president and prime minister are away at the same time, then two ministers become acting president and acting prime minister, respectively.

Only in this situation of both being away, then perhaps Joseph Harmon may become acting prime minister or acting president.

DG, Dont try explaining things to hard head DUNCES. They already friggin up the Country making it into SEWAGE!!

CHANGE FROM GOLD TO FILTH COMPLIMENTS TO DUMMIES!!!!!!

Guyana has been frigged up since Independence..now yuh notice?

8/24/153:40 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by RiffRaff:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

When the President is away, it is the Prime Minister who conducts the function of the President.

When both the president and prime minister are away at the same time, then two ministers become acting president and acting prime minister, respectively.

Only in this situation of both being away, then perhaps Joseph Harmon may become acting prime minister or acting president.

DG, Dont try explaining things to hard head DUNCES. They already friggin up the Country making it into SEWAGE!!

CHANGE FROM GOLD TO FILTH COMPLIMENTS TO DUMMIES!!!!!!

Guyana has been frigged up since Independence..now yuh notice?

I agree BUT since 1992 it was slowly turning a Page for tye better then JACKASSES took over May 12. THUS, GUYANA GONE FUH CHANNA!!!!!!!!!

8/24/154:33 PM

ChiefSenior Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

DUMMY LAWYERS RULING THE COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!

better than your thieving buddies.

8/24/154:33 PM

Billy Ram BalgobinBilly

The country took a downward spiral from 1964 to 1992. Those who held the reigns of power during that period are once again in control of the state. Can you expect better from people who once tore this country apart and made it the poorest in the hemisphere?

8/24/154:38 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Cobra:

When Jagdeo made special trips to FL to transfer his wealth you PPP slaves said NOTHING. Even though he used tax payer funds.

So if Granger goes on a private trip using his own funds, he has a right to privacy.

8/24/154:48 PM

NehruBig Mouth Member

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

FOOLS will say yes. The SHAMELESS ones will say YES. Some too blind AND Stupid to know good from bad!!!!

8/24/154:48 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by RiffRaff:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

When the President is away, it is the Prime Minister who conducts the function of the President.

When both the president and prime minister are away at the same time, then two ministers become acting president and acting prime minister, respectively.

Only in this situation of both being away, then perhaps Joseph Harmon may become acting prime minister or acting president.

DG, Dont try explaining things to hard head DUNCES. They already friggin up the Country making it into SEWAGE!!

CHANGE FROM GOLD TO FILTH COMPLIMENTS TO DUMMIES!!!!!!

Guyana has been frigged up since Independence..now yuh notice?

Under the direct administration of the PNC for 28 years - 1964 to 1992 - with most of those individuals again now holding firmly the reigns of power.

8/24/155:22 PM

cainTired old hippie

PPP LOST THAT DAM ELECTION AN IT BUNNIN' LIKEA RASS. OW OW OW AWSSSSSSSS, HOT HOT HOT.sssss..HOT HOT HOT ..OW OW IT BURNIN'

8/24/155:25 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Cobra:

when bar-rat had the shitting that was secret

8/24/157:22 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Billy Ram Balgobin:

FOOLS will say yes. The SHAMELESS ones will say YES. Some too blind AND Stupid to know good from bad!!!!

you so stupid people have to laugh now you know good from bad go let cobra wash your batty

8/24/157:24 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by caribny:

The PPP is angry that Harmon wasnt made acting President, then they would be able to scream ethnic Holocaust, and how Granger has an aim of chasing Indians out of Guyana.

This while the PPP ignores the fact that the only PPP minister who is now in court is a black woman.

Who cares, the average Indian is not that simpleminded, they know Nagamootoo is window dressing. The PPP don't have to tell them.

8/24/159:00 PM

Former Member

Originally Posted by RiffRaff:

Originally Posted by Nehru:

Originally Posted by Demerara_Guy:

When the President is away, it is the Prime Minister who conducts the function of the President.

When both the president and prime minister are away at the same time, then two ministers become acting president and acting prime minister, respectively.

Only in this situation of both being away, then perhaps Joseph Harmon may become acting prime minister or acting president.

DG, Dont try explaining things to hard head DUNCES. They already friggin up the Country making it into SEWAGE!!

CHANGE FROM GOLD TO FILTH COMPLIMENTS TO DUMMIES!!!!!!

Guyana has been frigged up since Independence..now yuh notice?

PNC frigged up Guyana, in and out of power.

8/24/159:02 PM

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