Joseph Harmon
Guyanese politician
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Joseph F. Harmon is a Guyanese politician who served as Leader of the Opposition from 2020 to 2022.[2] He previously served as Director-General of the Ministry of the Presidency, under the David Granger administration.
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Joseph Harmon | |
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Harmon in 2016 | |
| Leader of the Opposition of Guyana | |
| In office 2 September 2020 – April 2022 | |
| Leader | |
| Preceded by | Bharrat Jagdeo |
| Succeeded by | Aubrey Norton |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 12 January 2012 | |
| Constituency | National Top-Up |
| Personal details | |
| Party | PNC |
Harmon was born in Pouderoyen, a village in the West Demerara region.[3] Harmon is a former Lt. Col in the Guyana Defence Force and attorney at law.[4]
As opposition leader, Harmon disputed the legitimacy of President Irfaan Ali and his government, and Ali refused to meet with Harmon. This resulted in a vacancy in the chancellor and chief justice positions, as filling these positions required agreement between the president and the opposition leader.[5] He argued that David A. Granger was the legitimate president, contradicting the consensus of both local and international election observers.[6]
In June 2021, a motion of no confidence was filed against Harmon due to his claims that the APNU and AFC coalition won the 2020 General Election.[7]
Harmon was a candidate for leadership of the People's National Congress but lost to long-time member and political activist Aubrey Norton.[citation needed]
