David A. Granger
Guyanese politician
Brigadier David Arthur Granger (born 15 July 1945) is a Guyanese politician and retired military officer. He was President of Guyana from 2015 to 2020. He was Commander of the Guyana Defence Force and National Security Adviser from 1990 to 1992. He was Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly of Guyana from 2012 to 2015.
David A. Granger | |
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| 9th President of Guyana | |
| In office 16 May 2015 – 2 August 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Moses Nagamootoo |
| Vice President | Moses Nagamootoo Carl Barrington Greenidge Khemraj Ramjattan Sydney Allicock |
| Preceded by | Donald Ramotar |
| Succeeded by | Irfaan Ali |
| Personal details | |
| Born | David Arthur Granger 15 July 1945 Georgetown, British Guiana |
| Political party | People's National Congress |
| Other political affiliations | A Partnership for National Unity |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Guyana |
| Years of service | 1967–1992 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
In November 2018, Granger was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.[1]
In 2020, he lost his re-election bid to Irfaan Ali.
References
change- ↑ "President Granger diagnosed with cancer". StabroekNews. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
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