Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha has filed a $5m libel suit against Leader of the Opposition Aubrey Norton, who he says has accused him of corruption and for which he is seeking a retraction and apology.
In addition, he wants an injunction restraining Norton from further publishing or causing through agents, the publication of the words complained of which he said are defamatory.
In his claim filed with the High Court registry yesterday, Mustapha is seeking aggravated and/or exemplary damages, interest on any award given, costs and any further order the court deems fit to grant.