Nigel Hughes
Nigel Hughes is a prominent Guyanese politician and lawyer known for his involvement in the political landscape of Guyana. He has previously served as the leader of the Alliance for Change party and has been an advocate for various social and economic issues in the country.
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Attorney-at-law Nigel Hughes has documented issues related to contract allocations affecting the African community.
Levels of poverty revealed today must be laid squarely at the feet of the PPP
Guyana· 2026-02-10
Nigel Hughes is the leader of the now sidelined AFC who also supported Mr Azruddin Mohamed.
My thoughts on the spectacular rise of Mr Mohamed and WINGuyana· 2026-02-04
Defence Attorney Nigel Hughes argued that the court needed clarity on Mohamed’s qualifications.
More voir dire proceedings as election fraud trial continuesGuyana· 2025-12-01
Nigel Hughes emphasized the importance of encouraging young people to join the fight to protect their land.
Upper Mazaruni villages eying subsurface rightsGuyana· 2025-11-25
Nigel Hughes was also involved in representing Devin Sears.
Former AFC MP gets bail on cannabis trafficking chargeGuyana· 2025-11-08
Attorney-at-Law Nigel Hughes mounted a challenge against the potential rendering of the Mohamed family to the United States.
Mohameds granted bail after US seeks extraditionGuyana· 2025-11-01
Nigel Hughes is one of the lawyers representing the Mohameds and demanded guarantees against their extradition to the US.
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Suriname· 2025-10-31Nigel Hughes tendered his resignation as Leader of the AFC but remains a member of the party.
AFC says will rebound, sees urgent need for constitutional reformGuyana· 2025-09-27
Smith-Joseph was questioned in the presence of her attorney, Nigel Hughes.
Carol Smith-Joseph declined to answer questions in elections fraud probeGuyana· 2025-09-25
Mr. Nigel Hughes has done the decent thing in resigning from the Constitutional Reform Commission now that his party is not represented in parliament.
Reset of Constitutional Reform Commission needed following elections resultsGuyana· 2025-09-25
Nigel Hughes resigned as the leader of the Alliance For Change following the party's poor performance in the elections.
AFC executive to ask Hughes to remain as leader until national conferenceGuyana· 2025-09-21Nigel Hughes has resigned from his post as leader of the Alliance for Change following the party’s poor performance in the elections.
AFC leader Nigel Hughes resigns following poor elections showingGuyana· 2025-09-18
Nigel Hughes is the leader of the Alliance For Change and interpreted the low turnout as a rejection of all competitors.
Lage kiezersopkomst tekent verkiezingen in Guyana – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2025-09-03
Nigel Hughes is the Presidential candidate for Alliance For Change who spoke about the low voter turnout.
GECOM says voting smooth, parties see low turnoutGuyana· 2025-09-02
Or are people willing to take a risk with Nigel Hughes and his small team?
A choice between more concrete and bitumen versus better systemsGuyana· 2025-08-31
Nigel Hughes is urging citizens to reject the idea that voting outside of the two main parties amounts to 'splitting the vote.'
AFC’s Hughes urges voters to back minority government for stronger accountabilityGuyana· 2025-08-28Nigel Hughes is noted as a prominent attorney involved in public protests against the government.
PPP/C has comprehensively failed in relation to oil and gas industryGuyana· 2025-08-27
The Alliance For Change (AFC) under the leadership of attorney at law Nigel Hughes would mount a challenge to APNU.
Analysis: Three-way race seen for electionsGuyana· 2025-08-25
Nigel Hughes is a Bethesda resident and DC walking tour guide who found the situation fascinating.
How bucolic Bethesda woke up to FBI raid on John Bolton
United States· 2025-08-23
Presidential candidate Nigel Hughes criticized the current political climate and pledged to form a civilian-led commission to combat police abuse.
Low turnout at AFC’s first rally in LindenGuyana· 2025-08-17Defence counsel Nigel Hughes requested an adjournment to review witness statements.
Man for trial over deaths of Munirs in 2016 fireGuyana· 2025-08-13
Nigel Hughes is a tough litigator and current opposition protagonist.
How could the prospect of a PPP/C minority government be a win (not W.I.N.) for either the APNU or the AFC?Guyana· 2025-08-10
Nigel Hughes is a candidate from the Alliance for Change party.
US denies seeking to determine outcome of elections | World News
Jamaica· 2025-08-09
Nigel Hughes is a candidate for the presidency from the Alliance for Change political party.
Guyana Elections Commission votes against requiring cell phones to be lodged prior to voting | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-07
Nigel Hughes’ specious arguments about 33/32, while creative, places him firmly in the camp of those who are willing to undermine democracy at all cost.
I see a landslide for the PPPGuyana· 2025-08-02
Nigel Hughes is the presidential candidate for the Alliance for Change and promises a free house lot for every Guyanese upon turning 18.
AFC accuses govt of oppressing Guyanese, at East Ruimveldt campaign eventGuyana· 2025-07-28Nigel Hughes stated that the AFC has done itself proud with a transparent process for selecting candidates.
Laura George elected as PM candidate of AFCGuyana· 2025-07-26
Nigel Hughes is the leader and presidential candidate of the Alliance For Change (AFC).
AFC members visit Swan village during outreachGuyana· 2025-07-19Party leader Nigel Hughes and others presented the list.
AFC submits list - Stabroek NewsGuyana· 2025-07-14AFC Leader and Presidential Candidate Nigel Hughes expressed deep concern about GECOM's failure to outline the procedure for candidate list submissions.
GECOM says ready for Nomination Day, some parties disagreeGuyana· 2025-07-13