New Parliamentarian Dr. Asha Kissoon commits to ‘serve with dignity’

“I do hereby solemnly declare that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the people of Guyana.”

Those were the opening words of the Oath taken by Leader of The New Movement (TNM), Dr. Asha Kissoon, on Monday as she was sworn in as the newest Member of Parliament (MP).

She replaces Deputy Speaker and Leader of the Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) Lennox Shuman who resigned as at March 31, 2023.

MPs from both sides including Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton and Prime Minister Mark Phillips, along with Speaker of the National Assembly, welcomed the MP to the House and committed to working with her for the benefit of the people of Guyana.

Responding to the welcome remarks, the TNM Leader said it was nothing short of a honour to represent her constituency in the National Assembly.

“I give my word and dedicate to serve with dignity,” she said as she called on all MPs to continue to work in unity.

“I urge leaders to put the people of Guyana first… to value and appreciate our diversity,” she added.