Leader of the Opposition is a constitutionally sanctioned office in Guyana. The Leader of the Opposition is elected among non-governmental members of the National Assembly of Guyana.[1][2] Usually the person comes from the largest opposition group in the National Assembly.

The position was first established in 1966 by the Constitution of Guyana. Historically the leader was appointed by Governor-General of Guyana.

Leaders of the Opposition

Image Name Took office Left office Notes
Cheddi Jagan 1966 1973 [1]
Marcellus Fielden Singh 1974 1976 [1]
Cheddi Jagan 1976 1980 [1]
1980 1992 Designated as Minority Leader[1]
Desmond Hoyte 1992 2000
2000 2002 [1]
Robert Corbin 2002 2012 [1]
David A. Granger 2012 2015 [3]
Bharrat Jagdeo 2015 2020 [4]
Joseph Harmon 2020 2022 [5]
Aubrey Norton 2022 Incumbent [6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Historical information events and dates on the Parliament of Guyana from 1718 to 2009 Parliament of Guyana
  2. ↑ "Who is who in Parliament". www.parliament.gov.gy.
  3. ↑ "Granger is new Opposition Leader". Guyana Chronicle.
  4. ↑ "Land deal investigation targets former president". country.eiu.com.
  5. ↑ "Harmon resigns as Opposition Leader". Kaieteur News. 27 January 2022.
  6. ↑ "Norton is new Opposition Leader". Guyana Chronicle. 14 April 2022.
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