Minister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha today said he has initiated a probe of certain “irregularities and discrepancies” at the Guyana Marketing Corporation.
A release from his ministry came in response to a post on social media.
“We categorically state that the Ministry and its Head Office are not involved in the purchase or sale of chicken or eggs, as implied by the post. Responsibility for these matters falls under the jurisdiction of the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC), which is managed by General Manager Ms. Teshawna Lall.
“In recent weeks, the Honourable Minister initiated an audit and investigation into certain irregularities and discrepancies within the GMC. It is important to note that this is a transparent process to ensure accountability and rectify any administrative lapses.
“The Ministry believes that the timing of this misleading post is unfortunate, as it seems intended to distract from the ongoing investigation at the GMC. We urge members of the public not to be swayed by baseless accusations and to await the outcome of the official investigations, which are being conducted with the highest level of integrity”, the release said.
