Guyana: Police investigate plot to assassinate President David Granger

Guyana’s Minister of State Joseph Harmon has confirmed reports that the police are now investigating an assassination plot against the country’s president David Granger.

During a post cabinet press briefing late last week, Harmon said the Granger administration got word from the police and that a full-scale investigation is in progress. He however said – “I don’t think we are at liberty to disclose” adding that investigators have sought legal advice concerning the matter.

Harmon also said that it is important to note that the president has good approval ratings; there may be some persons who are ‘misguided’.
“It is important that we understand that while we have a popular President, we always have to be careful.”

Harmon said the administration has full confidence in members of all of the security forces to protect the president and all ministers of the government.
The minister echoed sentiments expressed at his last press briefing, when he emphasized the importance that the government places on security.

The information regarding the possible assassination plot has been with the police and the administration for almost 3 weeks now.
It is believed that the plot may have prompted the recent heightened security arrangement and restrictions during the last sitting of the National Assembly. -(CMC)