Ailing A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) parliamentarian and Deputy Speaker Debra Backer was on Wednesday flown to the U.S. to undergo treatment.
Guyana Times International was told that Backer will undergo treatment at a hospital in Florida.
APNU leader David Granger had previously said that Backer’s condition was stable.
At that time, he did not divulge details about her illness, stating that he does not want to speculate on her medical condition.
He wished her a speedy recovery, noting that he hopes she gets well and can return upon the resumption of the National Assembly on January 16.
When questioned about whether the party will contemplate replacing her as was the case earlier this year with member Richard Allen, Granger said the two situations cannot be compared.
“Mr Allen fell during the budget debate and there were some critical actions which had to be taken together with the Alliance For Change at that time and the budget scenario is quite different to what is taking place now. So situations are different and as I said you know Mrs Backer’s condition is stable and we don’t have any reason to speculate on her attendance,” he said.
Backer reportedly fell ill a few weeks ago and was initially being treated at a private city hospital. Efforts to contact her family have been unsuccessful thus far.
