PNCR’s Natasha Singh-Lewis resigns from party, parliamentary seat

– cites her “deep seated conviction” and “duty to the people”

The exodus of members from the People’s National Congress/Reform (PNCR) continues. This time, Opposition Member of Parliament (MP) Natasha Singh- Lewis has resigned with immediate effect from the PNC/R, citing her “duty to the people” as a key factor in her decision.

According to the letter she sent to the leadership of the party, Singh, who shadowed the social services sector since she became an MP in 2020, her decision was made after consultations with those in her inner circle.
“It is with profound regret, but driven by deep-seated conviction and an unwavering duty to the people who entrusted me with their vote, that I tender my immediate resignation. This was a very difficult decision for me, but after consultation with my family, key stakeholders, my constituents, and my mentors, this is my position,” Singh-Lewis states in her letter.
Singh-Lewis cited former party leaders David Granger and Joseph Harmon in her letter, thanking them for the opportunity to serve. According to her, she is resigning not only from the PNC/R, but also resigning her parliamentary seat.
“Therefore, effective immediately, I resign my membership in the People’s National Congress Reform and consequently, pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Constitution of Guyana, I also resign my seat in the National Assembly,” the politician added.
Her resignation comes just days after her fellow opposition colleague, Amanza Walton-Desir, resigned from the PNCR. At a subsequent at times tearful press conference, Walton-Desir had revealed that her decision to exit the PNC/R came after her repeated exclusion from campaign activities and key meetings, even those that concerned her field of foreign relations. She had also announced the launch of a new party, Forward Guyana.
These resignations are the latest in a series of resignations to hit the PNC/R.
Additionally, since May 2025, MPs Geeta Chandan-Edmonds and Region Four Chairman Daniel Seeram have not only resigned from the PNCR, but also joined the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C).
Former PNCR executive, Dr Richard Van West-Charles, and former Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs and Vice-President under the coalition Government, Sydney Allicock, have also declared their allegiance to the PPP/C.
Even before then, however, the PNC/R had been bleeding members. As a matter of fact, several prominent members of the PNC/R have resigned from the party since 2020. In 2021, Thandi McAllister, a longstanding member and Central Executive Committee (CEC) member, resigned.
McAllister, who in addition to former PNC/R Parliamentarian and Attorney-at-Law James Bond have since joined the PPP/C platform, had cited that the leadership’s direction was not aligned with the aspirations of young people, party supporters, and national development. Since her departure, other members also resigned, including former PNC/R Treasurer Faaiz Mursaline, and former General Secretary (GS) Dawn Hastings-Williams. Additionally, the late Amna Ally, who was a former GS and Minister for the Opposition party, also resigned earlier this year.
At the time she had resigned, Ally had been scathingly critical of Opposition and PNCR leader Aubrey Norton and his lack of leadership abilities… a criticism that was further compounded when Norton was a no show at her funeral in May 2025.
The 2025 General and Regional Elections are set for September 1. Nomination Day has already been announced for July 14, 2025, which will allow for the submission of Lists of Candidates for the upcoming General and Regional Elections.
The following day, July 15, is reserved for notifying the Chief Election Officer (CEO) in writing of any death or withdrawal of a candidate. Also on this day, the CEO will inform representatives and their deputies of any defects found in submitted lists.
By July 17, corrected lists must be submitted, and further notification of any withdrawals must also be made. On July 18, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will issue notifications regarding the approval or non-approval of the candidate lists.
Parties dissatisfied with disapprovals may lodge appeals with the High Court by July 20. On July 21, representatives and their deputies must inform the CEO in writing of any joinder of lists. The entire process culminates on July 23 with the gazetting of the approved lists.