Agriculture Minister Zulfikar Mustapha has vehemently rejected allegations made by US-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party. Mohamed had attempted to imply that Minister Mustapha’s residence was acquired through corrupt means. The minister, however, categorically denied these claims, describing them as false and politically motivated.
Minister Mustapha maintained that his property at Bloomfield, Berbice, was financed solely through a mortgage from Demerara Bank Limited and personal savings earned through lawful employment. He also pointed to his extensive public service experience and up-to-date statutory declarations with the Integrity Commission, which he claimed proved his assets were acquired lawfully.
Furthermore, Minister Mustapha addressed social media attacks by Mohamed on his son, Javed Mustapha, describing them as misleading and harmful. He insisted that his son’s business activities and medical career were conducted with professionalism, transparency, and integrity. The minister also highlighted that his son had previously distanced himself from Mohamed after becoming aware of what he described as unlawful practices.
Minister Mustapha stressed that the family would not engage in public exchanges over the matter but had sought legal advice to review the posts and consider appropriate action to prevent further defamatory publications.
Source: guyanachronicle.com
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